365 Daily Devotional PlanSample

Arise and Shine

Sometimes we’re stuck in discouragement, stuck in the blahs, feeling like a victim of our circumstances. Thoughts tell you, “Nothing good is in your future. You’ll never get out of this.” Recognize that’s the enemy trying to get you into his territory. When you’re positive, hopeful, and full of praise, you’re in God’s territory. The enemy can’t cross that line. That’s why he works overtime in our thought life to get us down and discouraged, because that’s where negative thoughts dominate us.

You have to take control of your thought life. That’s where the battle is taking place. Don’t wait for thoughts of hope and faith to come; think them on purpose. If you fill your mind with the right thoughts, there won’t be any room for the wrong thoughts. Arise from the discouragement. Shake off the blahs. You’re a victor, not a victim. Your light has come, and His glory is risen on you. When you come back over to His side, you’ll get your joy and passion back.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that Your light has come to me and Your glory is upon me. Help me to arise and shake off any of the blahs of this moment and fix my hope in You. I declare that I will take control of my thought life and give You all my praise. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”