Dear Ones,
Hope you have a sharing day. Al went to Men’s group and later we have Bible Study. I made Finnish
Pasty to put away in the freezer and one for Al and me.
Sorry this is so late but both Al and my computers went down again which may keep happening until
they get things corrected. So if you don’t get my devotion one day, just know we will send whenever
our computers are up and running again.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Is our private life the same as our public persona, or do we lead a double life? Are we one way in public and another way in our own homes? Sometimes we get shocked as it is revealed that a person we highly respect is found out to be an entirely different person in private. We are disillusioned and saddened. How much better if the person can confidentially share with another the struggle they are having and ask for prayer to help them overcome and be healed.

It is good for all of us to have someone we can be honest with and open our hearts in self-revelation. We all have struggles and would find it strengthening to have someone listen to our heart and to pray for us. It is humbling but also freeing when we find we are still affirmed by them, even though there are areas in our life in which we still need victory. I remember when my small group didn’t just pray once for me in a specific area in which I needed inner healing, but several times before I had victory. It was so comforting during that process that I knew they were holding me up in prayer rather than judging me.

It is a wonderful gift we can give to one another when we listen and share struggles rather than conceal our faults. There’s something so freeing to know someone loves us, even when they know all about us with all our shortcomings. When we conceal our real selves and don’t let others know us, it is a lonely life. We miss out on what the Lord has for us to be for one another. We are told in James 5:16, “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” It is a beautiful thing to confide in and pray for one another and experience healing. Sometimes healing occurs just in the sharing as we voice it before another; we feel understood, supported and know we will be prayed for. Let us not be reluctant to share ourselves with another caring Christian.

Challenge for today: Pray that the Lord will lead you to the right relationship with another believer where you can unveil your heart and receive healing.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy