Daily Devotional for Wednesday September 8, 1999

Getting Over The Hurdles

Today, many of you are facing some big challenges in your life. As you start the day, you really don?t know how you will deal with the overwhelming obstacles in your path. The Bible says very simply, yet very profoundly that, ?Without me you can do nothing.? How many times do we try to tackle the day-to-day struggles in our own strength when all the time, Jesus is saying I will do it for you. Why try to fight the battle alone? Right now, before you do another thing, stop. Take a few minutes to say this simple prayer:

?Oh God, the challenges are too great for me. The hurdles are too large to overcome. I see no answers. Please, take this burden from me. Show me the way I am to go. I surrender this problem to you in full confidence that you will fight the battle for me. You are my strength in my time of need. Thank you for loving me, caring for me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.?

Now, go in full confidence knowing that you aren?t alone. God is already at work on your behalf working in that situation. Have faith my friend. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is able to do ALL things. Go forward and tackle this day knowing full well that God is in control.