Hearing from God Each Morning (July 17)

This blog is about today’s devotion in the book Hearing from God Each Morning by Joyce Meyer.

Today’s devotion is about being able to do amazing things through the Holy Spirit. That’s something I’ve learned so much more about this past month.

When I try to do things on my own, I get tired and cranky and I just fail in general. Sure, I can do a couple of things on my own and do a good job (by the world’s standards, at least). But eventually I’ll be worn down and unable to do anymore on my own.

That’s why we need the Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to do things we wouldn’t be able to do otherwise. This doesn’t have to be just the big things, though. Sometimes we need the power to do the little things, too.

When I got home from my trip to Ohio, there were a lot of stressful things waiting for me at home. Within 24 hours of getting home, I was at the end of my rope. I couldn’t do it. Later in the week, someone asked how I was holding up and I just said, “I was at the end of my rope four days ago. Each day feels a little like three or four. But God’s giving me the strength hour by hour to do what I need to get done.”

The Holy Spirit helps us find the strength to get through what we need to get through. Without the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing. With the Holy Spirit, we can do anything. Don’t limit yourselves by your own views of what the Holy Spirit can and cannot do. Be open and He will surprise you.