The Upper Room Devotional for 29th October 2022 – Worth It

The Upper Room Devotional for 29th October 2022 – Worth It

Welcome!!! The word of God is food to the spirit man. As you read The Upper Room Devotional Today, may the word of the Lord powerfully impact on you. 

Today’s Topic: Worth It
Jewell Johnson (Arizona, USA)

TODAY’S READING
Joshua 1:1-9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Today I will give attention to my spiritual growth by studying God’s word.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. – Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

Two bushes stood in our yard, brittle, dry, and close to dying. The weather had turned hot, and in the busyness of daily chores I had failed to water them. Could they be saved or would they be victims of my neglect?

I turned on the hose and allowed the water to soak the ground around the bushes twice a day for two days. There was no change. I began to think saving the bushes was impossible. But on the third day I noticed the bushes seemed perkier, greener, and not so wilted. I kept watering them. Finally on the fourth day of watering, the two bushes stood tall and healthy. The extra care and watering had been worth it.

Just as the bushes in my yard need care and attention, so does my spiritual life. If I do not prioritize my spiritual growth, my spirit will suffer. Just as plants need water to thrive, my spirit needs attention day after day. Through consistent prayer, Bible study, and listening to sermons, I am able to nurture a vibrant and strong faith that can flourish even in challenging circumstances.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, help us pay attention to what is really important — the care and growth of our spirit. Amen.

PRAYER FOCUS
Someone I can encourage in the faith