Daily Bread of Life: Coming from the Heart
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Personal insights of how to enhance scripture into our daily life.
Sheri DeLoach
During a period of seven years I was inspired to write devotionals for my website, www.dailybreadoflife.net. During this time I realized God was blessing this ministry and was encouraged by readers to compile them in a book. It is my prayer that the devotionals will help others in their daily walk with God.
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Daily Bread of Life - Sheri DeLoach
Copyright © 2017 Sheri DeLoach.
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Scripture taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
ISBN: 978-1-5127-8883-9 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-5127-8885-3 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-5127-8884-6 (e)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017907873
WestBow Press rev. date: 8/8/2017
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Proverbs, God’s Wisdom
The God Who Loves
The God Who Satisfies
The God Who Restores
God Awaits Your Praise
The God Who Listens
Train Up A Child
Constant Companions
The Fruit Of The Spirit
Tending Gardens
The Fruitful Old Pear Tree
Devotional For Mother’s Day
Prayer Of Jabez
Renewal For Springtime
Joy
Rest And Relax
A Way Of Escape
Godly Wisdom
The Old Pear Tree
Devotional For Ash Wednesday
For Everything There Is A Season
Thanksgiving
Wait On The Lord
Offering Grace And Peace
A Dead Tree And New Life
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Don’t Try Again!
How Will God Use You?
A Child’s Joy
The Power Of Prayer
Springtime Renewal
Life Is A Paradox
True Gift Of Christmas
Mary And Martha
Making Connections
Seasons Of Change
Finding Strength In God
Father God, The Gardener
Anxious For Nothing
Blessed Grandchildren
Freedom
The Blessing Of Children
God’s Plans Are Greater Than Ours
God Is In Control
The Cross
Disappointment
Discipline With Love
The Seed Is The Word Of God
Quiet Space
The Highway Of Life
The Power Of A Word
The Joy Of Sorrow
The Blessings That Count
Jesus Calms Our Storms
From Seedling To Bloom
Shine Like A Star
Embrace The Special Moments
A Meditation On Compassion
A New Day
A Devotion For Comfort
God’s Word In Our Hearts
The Sweetest Scent
Facing Fear
Relationships
Our Greatest Weapon
Good Work
Make Scripture Your Prayer
The Love Chapter
Volunteering From The Heart
He Who First Loved Us
Gifts Of The Spirit
This book is dedicated to my beloved husband, Harold DeLoach. He was able to keep the manuscript alive for two years while I was incapacitated with clinical depression. He did all the things necessary for the process of publishing my book. I am deeply grateful for the many sacrifices he made on my behalf; thus making this book a reality. He was my constant companion, care giver and encourager. For these things I want you to know how I appreciate you and love you for now and all eternity.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To Andy Stubblefield for the through job he did editing the manuscript.
To my sisters, Bennie Cornwell and Tammy Cooper and sister-in-laws Johnnie Mae Stice and Carol Sheets who came and kept our household going when I was unable.
To New Beginnings Sunday School Class, First Methodist Church who brought many meals and encouragement to Harold and I.
To Dr. Viadislav Yeganov and Dr. Joshua Warren for their patience and genuine interest for my medical care.
To sons, Dwain and Darren DeLoach for their love and unwavering support.
To my many friends on Facebook whose support and interest came in the way of cards, prayers, and photos.
To the Valley Mills Book Review Club that believed in me from the beginning to now.
The Valley Mills Library Book Review Group
The Thursday Morning Bible Study Group
The Light Brigade Writers Group
To Judy Janowski, a writer friend who has supported, believed, and encouraged me with the publication of Daily Bread of Life. Judy, the author of ‘Life is a Garden Party is a trusted friend and mentor.
To Dr. Laura Wright who has been my faithful therapist for the past seven years. She is a wonderful Christian counselor and her insights into my life have affected me profoundly both then and now. I owe her a deep sense of gratitude.
Finally to God and His faithfulness, love and caring that was and is with me as we finalize plans for Daily Bread of Life.
FOREWORD
THIS BOOK IS A MIRACLE. MIRACLES ARE FROM GOD FOR A PURPOSE. IT IS UP TO US TO DISCOVER WHAT THAT PURPOSE IS. I BELIEVE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS MIRACLE IS THAT MANY CAN BENEFIT FROM THE TALENT GOD HAS GIVEN SHERI IN THE SHARING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS THROUGH THE DEVOTIONALS SHE HAS BEEN INSPIRED TO WRITE. IT HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. THE REASONS FOR THE DELAY IN THE PUBLISHING OF THIS BOOK ARE MANY BUT THE PRIMARY REASON HAS BEEN HER HEALTH. SEVERAL YEARS AGO SHERI DEVELOPED A CONDITION KNOWN AS CLINICAL DEPRESSION A VERY DEBILITATING DISEASE THAT ROBS THE BODY AND THE SOUL OF MOST ALL OF THE SENSES AND WHAT MAKES US ABLE TO FUNCTION. THERE IS NO DEFINITIVE CAUSE AND NO DEFINITIVE SOLUTION. WHAT IS LEFT ARE MULTIPLE TRIALS AND GUESSES AS TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP. SHERI HAD A MIGHTY BATTLE AND WE BELIEVE THAT ONLY A MIRACLE FROM GOD ALLOWED HER TO RECOVER. AS SHE BEGAN TO RECOVER HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS ENCOURAGED HER TO FINISH THIS BOOK. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF MANY WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO