THANK YOU FOR YOUR PERFECT PROVISION FOR OUR LIVES

I grew up in a Christian home, attending church just about every time the doors were open. I sang all of the right songs, spoke all of the right words, and did all of the right things in front of all the right people. I fervently prayed that my works would validate my faith and desperately hoped that by following the rules, I would please the Ruler.

It was not until middle age that the authentic life and spiritual integrity of a dynamic end-time Prophet and Apostle- Apostle Renato D. Carillo made me hunger and thirst for something more. I wanted to know God – not only as my Lord and King, but I wanted to know Him as my Shepherd, the one who would lead me, provide for me, and love me like no other. 

During a special evening revival service at our main Church, I sat in my usual spot, desperately clutching the back of the pew in front of me while wrestling with God over the condition of my soul and my eternal security. After all, I was a very active church member, a pianist for our worship services. I never missed a service.

I clung to that church pew in sheer arrogance and argued that I was a Christian. I must be. Look at all of the good things I had done. I looked liked a believer, talked like a believer, and even acted like I was fully
devoted to God … but was I? (Don't miss the answer to that question in my next devotion.)

LET'S PRAY:
Father, I confess that we have allowed fear and anxiety to fill our mind and heart. We want to trust You above all else. Please give us the faith to believe the promises in Your Word and the strength to take the first step of obedience. Help us remember that we a sheep, totally dependent upon You, our Shepherd. Thank You for Your perfect provision for my life.  In Jesus' name, Amen.