August 2023 - Tabetha’s Devotions

James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

Some people would look at James 5:16 and see it as two different commands. We can confess our sins. We can pray for each other. But take a second and really read it. It isn’t a pick-and-choose. It isn’t an either-or statement. Nope, it is an all-in-one.

As a matter of fact, this verse can be read as a key to relationships. Even more specifically, a broken one. The only way to truly heal a broken relationship is to confess our part in the argument. We must open up to each other and say we are sorry for all the hurt we brought to the table.

But we don’t stop there. No, as a couple we need to include God in our marriage. We pray together as partners and as one unity. We ask God to heal all those hurts we created in each other. We ask Him to strengthen our relationship and grow our love.

Yes, this verse was given to the church. But isn’t your marriage part of that church? It is so worth the healing!

Lord, today I pray for all those couples who are struggling. Help them find the healing they need through confession and prayer. ~amen

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Luke 18:16

Jesus… said, “Let the little children come to me.”

As a kid, I loved watching The Smurfs. Yes, I know I dated myself. One of my favorite parts was when they would go somewhere together and the Smurfs would keep asking Papa Smurf, “How much farther?” It is just like that child in the back of the car who keeps asking, “Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” I am often that Smurf or Child with God.

Here is the thing with that thought, it is child-like faith. It does not mean I lack faith. It does not mean I do not believe God is who He says He is or will do what He says He will do. No, it is just the opposite. I totally believe God is going to see me through my time of wilderness. If I didn’t I would just give up and walk the other way. Instead, I am following God all along. I am trusting Him to get me where I need to be. So, I am going to keep asking Him, “Are we there yet?” Then I am going to thank Him for not getting annoyed with me.

Lord, thank you for not being annoyed with me when I keep asking, “Are we there yet?”

Month: August 2023

Healing Relationships

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