After This
Day 1:
Your Story Isn't Over
Devotional
Life can feel like watching a confusing movie where we're desperately trying to make sense of the plot. In these moments, it's easy to become overwhelmed by our current circumstances, losing sight of the bigger picture. But here's the beautiful truth: your story didn't begin with your struggles, and it certainly won't end with them. God has been writing your story since before you were born, carefully crafting each chapter with purpose and intention. When we're in the middle of a challenging chapter, it's crucial to remember that God is still actively writing our story. He sees beyond our current page to the amazing chapters ahead. Just as a skilled author knows the entire plot before writing the first word, God knows exactly where your story is heading.
Bible Verse
"For he was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake." - Revelations 13:8
Reflection Question
What chapter of your life feels unfinished right now, and how might viewing it as part of a larger story change your perspective?
Quote
"Your story didn't start with your problems. Your story started with God whenever He formed you in your mother's womb and he put a special gift that's unique to you on the inside of you for his kingdom purpose."
Prayer
Lord, help me trust that You are the author of my story. When I can't see beyond my current chapter, give me faith to believe that You are writing something beautiful. Thank You for being the master storyteller who knows exactly how my story will unfold. Amen.
Day 2:
Living in the Now
Devotional
We often find ourselves caught between our present reality and our hoped-for future. It's like standing in the middle of a bridge - we can see where we've come from and know where we want to go, but we must focus on our current steps. God doesn't expect us to figure out the entire journey at once. Instead, He calls us to be faithful in our present moment, doing what we can with what we have where we are. This requires walking by faith, not by sight, trusting that each step forward, though uncertain, is part of God's greater plan. When we focus on being faithful in our current scene, we free ourselves from the paralysis of trying to control our entire future.
Bible Verse
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Reflection Question
What one step of faithfulness can you take today, even if you can't see the entire path ahead?
Quote
"He doesn't ask you to orchestrate the entire story to the end. He asks you to do everything that you can do in the scene that you're in right now."
Prayer
Father, give me the strength to be faithful in this present moment. Help me trust You with my future while focusing on what You've called me to do today. Thank You for guiding each step of my journey. Amen.
Day 3:
The Power of 'But God'
Devotional
Our past experiences can often feel like heavy chains, weighing us down and limiting our future. However, two simple words have the power to change everything: 'But God.' These words mark the turning point in countless biblical stories, and they can mark a turning point in your story too. When we add 'But God' to our narrative, we acknowledge that our past doesn't have the final say. God's power to transform situations is greater than any circumstance we've faced. He specializes in taking what was meant for harm and turning it into something beautiful. Your past may be written, but it doesn't have to define your future.
Bible Verse
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Genesis 50:20
Reflection Question
What situation in your life needs a 'But God' perspective shift today?
Quote
"Your past is what it is, and you can't change the words that are written on your past. But whenever you put a but God after it, it renders its effect over your life useless."
Prayer
Dear God, help me see my past through Your eyes. Thank You that You can transform any situation for good. Give me faith to believe that my story isn't defined by my past but by Your power to make all things new. Amen.
Day 4:
Commas, Not Periods
Devotional
In the grammar of life, there's a profound difference between a comma and a period. A period signals the end, while a comma indicates there's more to come. When facing challenges, it's tempting to put a period where God intends a comma. The enemy wants us to believe our current struggle is the end of our story, but God is always working on the next chapter. He's already prepared times of refreshing and restoration ahead. Don't allow temporary setbacks to become permanent stopping points. Your story continues beyond this current challenge, and God has already prepared the path ahead.
Bible Verse
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." - Acts 3:19
Reflection Question
Where have you placed a period in your life that God might want to turn into a comma?
Quote
"Don't let the devil put a period in your life where God has placed a comma."
Prayer
Lord, help me see beyond my current circumstances. Give me hope for the future You're preparing. Thank You that my current challenges are commas, not periods, in the story You're writing. Amen.
Day 5:
After This
Devotional
Hope is the confident expectation that something better is coming. No matter how difficult your current season may be, there is an 'after this' moment approaching. God is constantly working behind the scenes, orchestrating circumstances for your good. He's not reactive to our situations; He's proactive in preparing our breakthrough. Just as Job's latter days were more blessed than his beginning, God has prepared something beautiful beyond your current circumstances. Your 'after this' is coming, and it will be worth every step of the journey.
Bible Verse
"After this, Job lived a hundred and forty years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation." - Job 42:16
Reflection Question
What gives you hope that your 'after this' will be better than your 'before this'?
Quote
"I want to tell you that whatever you're going through, there is an after this. There is something coming that's better than where you are."
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope of 'after this.' Strengthen my faith as I wait for Your perfect timing. Help me trust that You are working all things together for my good. Amen.
Your Story Isn't Over
Devotional
Life can feel like watching a confusing movie where we're desperately trying to make sense of the plot. In these moments, it's easy to become overwhelmed by our current circumstances, losing sight of the bigger picture. But here's the beautiful truth: your story didn't begin with your struggles, and it certainly won't end with them. God has been writing your story since before you were born, carefully crafting each chapter with purpose and intention. When we're in the middle of a challenging chapter, it's crucial to remember that God is still actively writing our story. He sees beyond our current page to the amazing chapters ahead. Just as a skilled author knows the entire plot before writing the first word, God knows exactly where your story is heading.
Bible Verse
"For he was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake." - Revelations 13:8
Reflection Question
What chapter of your life feels unfinished right now, and how might viewing it as part of a larger story change your perspective?
Quote
"Your story didn't start with your problems. Your story started with God whenever He formed you in your mother's womb and he put a special gift that's unique to you on the inside of you for his kingdom purpose."
Prayer
Lord, help me trust that You are the author of my story. When I can't see beyond my current chapter, give me faith to believe that You are writing something beautiful. Thank You for being the master storyteller who knows exactly how my story will unfold. Amen.
Day 2:
Living in the Now
Devotional
We often find ourselves caught between our present reality and our hoped-for future. It's like standing in the middle of a bridge - we can see where we've come from and know where we want to go, but we must focus on our current steps. God doesn't expect us to figure out the entire journey at once. Instead, He calls us to be faithful in our present moment, doing what we can with what we have where we are. This requires walking by faith, not by sight, trusting that each step forward, though uncertain, is part of God's greater plan. When we focus on being faithful in our current scene, we free ourselves from the paralysis of trying to control our entire future.
Bible Verse
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Reflection Question
What one step of faithfulness can you take today, even if you can't see the entire path ahead?
Quote
"He doesn't ask you to orchestrate the entire story to the end. He asks you to do everything that you can do in the scene that you're in right now."
Prayer
Father, give me the strength to be faithful in this present moment. Help me trust You with my future while focusing on what You've called me to do today. Thank You for guiding each step of my journey. Amen.
Day 3:
The Power of 'But God'
Devotional
Our past experiences can often feel like heavy chains, weighing us down and limiting our future. However, two simple words have the power to change everything: 'But God.' These words mark the turning point in countless biblical stories, and they can mark a turning point in your story too. When we add 'But God' to our narrative, we acknowledge that our past doesn't have the final say. God's power to transform situations is greater than any circumstance we've faced. He specializes in taking what was meant for harm and turning it into something beautiful. Your past may be written, but it doesn't have to define your future.
Bible Verse
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Genesis 50:20
Reflection Question
What situation in your life needs a 'But God' perspective shift today?
Quote
"Your past is what it is, and you can't change the words that are written on your past. But whenever you put a but God after it, it renders its effect over your life useless."
Prayer
Dear God, help me see my past through Your eyes. Thank You that You can transform any situation for good. Give me faith to believe that my story isn't defined by my past but by Your power to make all things new. Amen.
Day 4:
Commas, Not Periods
Devotional
In the grammar of life, there's a profound difference between a comma and a period. A period signals the end, while a comma indicates there's more to come. When facing challenges, it's tempting to put a period where God intends a comma. The enemy wants us to believe our current struggle is the end of our story, but God is always working on the next chapter. He's already prepared times of refreshing and restoration ahead. Don't allow temporary setbacks to become permanent stopping points. Your story continues beyond this current challenge, and God has already prepared the path ahead.
Bible Verse
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." - Acts 3:19
Reflection Question
Where have you placed a period in your life that God might want to turn into a comma?
Quote
"Don't let the devil put a period in your life where God has placed a comma."
Prayer
Lord, help me see beyond my current circumstances. Give me hope for the future You're preparing. Thank You that my current challenges are commas, not periods, in the story You're writing. Amen.
Day 5:
After This
Devotional
Hope is the confident expectation that something better is coming. No matter how difficult your current season may be, there is an 'after this' moment approaching. God is constantly working behind the scenes, orchestrating circumstances for your good. He's not reactive to our situations; He's proactive in preparing our breakthrough. Just as Job's latter days were more blessed than his beginning, God has prepared something beautiful beyond your current circumstances. Your 'after this' is coming, and it will be worth every step of the journey.
Bible Verse
"After this, Job lived a hundred and forty years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation." - Job 42:16
Reflection Question
What gives you hope that your 'after this' will be better than your 'before this'?
Quote
"I want to tell you that whatever you're going through, there is an after this. There is something coming that's better than where you are."
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope of 'after this.' Strengthen my faith as I wait for Your perfect timing. Help me trust that You are working all things together for my good. Amen.
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