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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Our Many Blessings

July 7, 2013

Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
–Psalm 85:12

The great economic and material prosperity we are enjoying in the United States today is a gift of God’s hand. The Bible tells us that the very goodness of God should lead us to repentance. All of these material blessings are gifts from God, given in order that we might humble ourselves, fall upon our knees before Him, and call upon His name. We should thank God, too, for the spiritual blessings that are beyond the power of the human tongue to describe.

Here in North America we still have freedom of worship. In many parts of the world believers cannot assemble together; they cannot speak of their religious convictions because of totalitarian power. Here in North America we have Bibles everywhere. We have the opportunity to preach. God has blessed us with a thousand and one spiritual blessings. In days of uncertainty and confusion, such as we are now passing through, these are gifts that go beyond our power to understand; and yet they are gifts of God that become ours when we receive His Son as our Savior and Lord.

Prayer for the day

Almighty God, I thank You for all the blessings You shower upon this land—and I would thank You especially for my freedom to worship You and read my Bible, without fear of persecution.

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11 Comments

Andy says 7.7.2012, 12:36 a.m.

My wife left me and divorced me to pursue a sinful way of living. Please pray that our two young children will not be harmed by her lifestyle and that I will have a strong relationship with them no matter what the circumstances are in the future.

Christina says 7.7.2012, 10:05 a.m.

God I want to Thank you for always looking after us and taking care of our needs both Spiritual and Material without you we would be in despair. Lord thank you for always taking care of my family too. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen

Gerry says 7.7.2012, 06:33 a.m.

God's greatest blessing for all, occurred at Calvary .Thank-you precious Lord.

Annie says 7.7.2012, 06:01 a.m.

Almighty Sovereign Holy God, You blessed us so much,.....We Thank You LORD, all the material prosperity and the spiritual blessings You shower upoun us and the breath of life,......! With my every breath I'm holding onto Your goodness forever.......!

Coleen says 7.7.2011, 11:41 p.m.

Pray for the flood victims in Minot, North Dakota. It is the worst flood ever to the Souris/Mouse River in ND and Canada. Give strength to all battling the water and the recovery.

Rich says 7.7.2011, 7:28 p.m.

Dear God, Please provide my Aunt's family and myself comfort during these difficult days. Keep my Aunt and all of us in your blessings, hands and will. Let peace reign

rc. says 7.7.2011, 10:24 a.m.

Holy Father thank you for the freedom you and you alone have granted us here in this country, freedom to speak your name, go to church, pray openly, for bible classes that we attend. Holy Father I pray that we as Americans can always have this freedom and that freedom will be for many generations to come. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen

Adeline says 7.7.2011, 08:31 a.m.

God is Good all the time!! God loves us unconditionally! Thank You God for watching over me when I was out in the world...thank You God that I am still alive! God always gives us things we don't deserve...

Gerry says 7.7.2011, 06:39 a.m.

Economic good times will come and go as history has demonstrated ............ More importantly however is the freedom of religion and worship that God has blessed North America with. This blessing should be treasured and never taken for granted.

Ujjwal says 7.7.2011, 05:46 a.m.

Superb!!! Praise God

mick says 7.6.2011, 11:54 a.m.

May we all share these material gifts with those less fortunate.

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