Wednesday’s Devotion – The First Cut

Philippians 4:13 (GW) I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.

I watched the medical drama Emily Owens, MD last night.  In it, Emily performed her first surgery. It was scary for her to make that first cut. I tried to put myself in her place and knew that it would be scary for me, too.  We may not be medical students, but there may be other things in our life that we are reluctant to do because it seems scary to us.  What could it be for you? Is there someone you’d like to ask out?  Is there an injustice you want to speak out against?  Are you considering changing jobs?  Is there something new you’d like to try?  Is God calling you to deepen your relationship with Him? In all these situations we can be unsure of making that first step. Yet in all things, Christ is with you and if things don’t work out, Christ will still be with you.  You may not understand it now, but trust me, that’s the coolest thing ever.

We’re so unsure sometimes, Lord.  We don’t know what we should do. Help us to trust your voice and our conscience.  Help us to understand our own hearts and to be brave enough to step out in faith towards new things.  In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Have a good day,
Paige