A Daily Devotion for Monday, August 4
- ontrakk
- Aug 4, 2025
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Isaiah 55:8
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
When I think back over the evolution of my relationship with playing the piano, God has certainly cleared a path for me. From playing for school chorus groups starting in 7th grade, to my present role as accompanist for the church, there have been many opportunities for me to contribute with music. But oddly, none of these things ever felt like it was God’s full calling for me and music. Whenever I heard the call to give of my time and talents, I didn’t feel like I had answered. God was preparing me for what I do now. I had to get a little older, a bit more humble, and more aware of the needs of others. God provided a path.
Holy Lord, thank you for leading me every step of the way. Your hand has been in every opportunity that has come my way, and I am so very grateful. Amen
Becky, transforming
Pic by K
Isaiah 55:8
The first thing that came to my mind when I read this Isaiah verse was how I ended up joining the Navy. The thought of doing anything other than going to college right out of high school could not have been further from my mind. Interestingly enough, one overheard statement changed my entire post high school trajectory. As it turned out, the decision to join the Navy and my experience in the military helped me in college and far beyond that. It played a big part in who I am today. This was no accident or coincidence, this was the path God had me travel making me a better person.
Heavenly Father, thank You for all the paths…
Isaiah 41:8-10. Isaiah 55:8
As a former High School teacher, I so often heard of graduation, college, and career plans. Some were so sure that those plans would go exactly as they thought. Never a moment given to a Plan B or C--they were in control, or so they thought. If we give God control, we can be resilient and see what He has planned for us. And it may turn out to be better than we could have imagined; because we can't see what God sees.
Prayer: Gracious God, help us to trust in you. AMEN
Isaiah 55:8 Trying to reflect God’s ways in the things I do and the manner in which I conduct myself is a an elusive target. Too often my natural bent toward selfishness, impatience and judgementalism emerges to hurt others and damage any witness for Father, Son and Spirit that I imagine I could bring to the table. Each day is a chance to start fresh and on those days when I fail in the first hours of my day, the next hour is a chance to start fresh. This kind of patience God shows toward a sinner like me is one of God’s ways that I must try to better cultivate and put into practice because it so clearly represents the…