Deacon Edwina Hamilton
Psalm 119:105 The Message

By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. I've committed myself and I'll never turn back from living by your righteous order. Everything's falling apart on me, God; put me together again with your Word. Festoon me with your finest sayings, God; teach me your holy rules. My life is as close as my own hands, but I don't forget what you have revealed. The wicked do their best to throw me off track, but I don't swerve an inch from your course. I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever— what a gift! And how happy it makes me! I concentrate on doing exactly what you say— I always have and always will.

Caution, a Much Needed Detour Ahead 

That morning had been rough! As soon as her eyes opened, thoughts of defeat and despair encircled her like a war party ready to pounce. She got up dragging, as if every inch of her weighed a ton. This was no way to start the day, or meet the challenges that awaited her work day, but she was feeling powerless over circumstance and the gloom of defeat eagerly awaited dominance of her mind.

As she stepped into the shower, a new presence engulfed her. It was like a whispered voice that said, “Girl, reach out for what the Lord is offering to you this day!” At first a sense of confusion, but then recognition that things had to turn, a detour from despair was needed. She had to allow her soul to take flight for her physical-self did not feel the energy. Praise filled her spirit and soon words of adoration filled her mouth. It was time for a praise party!

So before she knew it, Thank You Lord for this day! You, oh Lord are so awesome and magnificent! There is none like You and because of that, anything can be faced! You have the power and control to allow favor to flow! Concerns for tomorrow and troubles of next week, wash down the drain, as Your majesty rules over my present situation! Your essence, Your being, just a whiff of Your aroma is like sweet nectar to my soul!

She began to feel holes being knocked in her darkness! The body that was weighed down began to feel lighter, as if she’d already lost that much needed 30+ lbs. J What looked like a day filled with melancholy, soon became a time of elation in the wonderful presence of the Holy Spirit. She had to intentionally deviate from a perspective that was filled with limitations and embrace the awesome wonders of the God possibilities that filled the day! That’s my story. Could it also be yours? The next time the day tries to greet you with despair, take a much-needed detour. You never know what path of joyfulness it may lead you down, in spite of your circumstance.

Prayer 

Father, allow us to greet the day with spiritual clarity and not fleshly limitations! In Jesus Name, Amen

Thought for the day 

Pray for those struggling to find hope.