Devotion for Today

All He Requires

December 2, 2013

Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
–John 11:40

If you are a young man or young woman hooked on dissent or despair, ready to split, then lend me your attention. My answer concerns your dreams, and the element in your make-up called “faith.” All that God requires of anyone in taking his first step toward Him and toward total self-fulfillment is faith—faith in His Word, that teaches that God loves you and that you were alienated from Him by sin, that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you, that when you make a personal surrender to Him as Lord and Savior, He can transform you from the inside out.

Prayer for the day

Your Word, heavenly Father, brings me hope and redemption through Jesus Christ—thrusts through the despondencies of life and says You love me!

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25 Comments

michael says 12.3.2011, 8:19 p.m.

Gods love is patient and endures in forgiveness and surrender for his mercy and grace. My wife is not doing well in health and in the working field but i now in trust @ faith in Jesus Christ that God does for us what we cant do for our self. please keep us in your prayers

Pavan says 12.2.2011, 11:00 p.m.

Oh! Lord, Please help me to surround myself to you, You are my strength.. Fill me with full faith........

David says 12.2.2011, 7:59 p.m.

Lord I surrender all to thee, you are my shepherd I will follow thee and open my spiritual ears and eyes, in Jesus name I pray amen.

karen honaker says 12.2.2011, 7:51 p.m.

so true amen!!!!!!!!

Trish says 12.2.2011, 4:33 p.m.

We need on believe and it will be done according to our faith.

Jordan says 12.2.2011, 3:35 p.m.

I thank God for sending his only son to die for our sins, and I thank him for being with us each and everyday

Annie says 12.2.2011, 12:58 a.m.

How beautiful, it is for God's sons and daughters who helps each other in their needs, and for praying each other. I also pray, today that everyone in need of emotional healing will also be healed completely, and families will be healed completely, sons and daughters will be healed completely. Holy Spirit, because of Your strength will we wait upon You, You are our defense. Troubles make us weak, But God's love is there to make us strong! Thank You LORD, listening to our prayers, in Jesus name, Amen. Thank you, and God bless you internet@BGEA. Annie, Vienna, Austria.

Adeline says 12.2.2011, 09:08 a.m.

Jesus is ALL I need...

Bev says 12.2.2011, 08:47 a.m.

Betty, First of all I thank God that Lisa has a Godly friend like you who cares so much. I will stand in the gap with you for Lisa. May she feel the wonderful mercy and grace that God provides. As the great Physician, I also pray that He would touch her life and heal her

Richard says 12.2.2011, 08:43 a.m.

To Anne, Laurie, Gray and Annie please keep the faith. I too was in a very distressed situation in the past, felt completely hopeless at times. But through prayer and faith I was delivered from that situation. Our Almighty God heard and answered my prayers and the prayers of others that prayed for me and my wife. My prayers are with you. Please read Psalms 118: 5 and 145: 18, 19 for faith and comfort.

SHANE says 12.2.2011, 08:41 a.m.

Praise the Lord for the POWER of Prayer. Laurie, i pray for your business. I'm going through the same. Trust in the LORD! Have FAITH! Annie, I pray for your loneliness. You have a friend in JESUS! Gary, I pray for your job situation. GOD is in Control. PRAY and TRUST Him! Betty, I pray for your friend with brain cancer. I pray that this brings her and her family closer to the Lord. Annie, I pray for you and your marriage. I, also, pray for your husband. People CAN change through the POWER of PRAYER! PRAISE THE LORD! I am tankful he is helping me with my struggles. I am also thankful I can see Him working in me and my families life.

Gerry says 12.2.2011, 07:21 a.m.

The answer to life's questions is behind the door to Jesus Home. If don't know him and life is dragging you down. Knock on His door and ask him to help you. It will be the best decision you will ever make.

Sue says 12.2.2011, 06:30 a.m.

Hi Folks, I know how some of you feel my parents were together for almost 42 yrs. and my father left my mother after having over 6-7 different affairs. He left her with nothing but a 14 yr. old car. Have faith and trust in God because there's a reason why all of this is happening. I will be praying for all of you and that your loved ones find the Lord and become saved born again Christians.

Renea says 12.2.2011, 05:17 a.m.

Please pray for God to bless our family. We are struggling and we need miracles in our lives right now. God knows all our needs. Please pray for us. God bless you all.

Tommy says 12.4.2010, 8:37 p.m.

Anne, I'm sorry for the loss of your friends and brother, but most of all I'm sorry for your lonliness. I will pray for you!

Internet@BGEA says 12.3.2010, 11:15 a.m.

Dear Annie, We would like to pray and provide some encouragement during this difficult time in your life. Please call 1-877-247-2426 to talk and pray with someone. There are people here who care. Or, you can send a private email to help@bgea.org. We will continue to keep you in prayer. The BGEA Internet team.

Annie says 12.2.2010, 11:58 p.m.

I am married for 2 yrs and all through these years, my husband has been torturing me by beating me, using harsh words. He also cheated me by loving some girl after our marriage. I could see some devil working in Him. Please pray about his deliverance and salvation and also about our family for his love, protection, trust and peace.

Betty says 12.2.2010, 9:27 p.m.

My friend Lisa finished treatments for breast cancer about 6 months ago and now has been diagnosed with brain cancer. She is 40 years old. Please pray for Lisa and her family. Thank you so much.

Gray says 12.2.2010, 7:27 p.m.

God is supreme. I have a cycle I go through. Each time I get a job or I want to move to the next level, something stupid just happens or someone at the job will just not want to see my face and start to talk about me. Before you know it, I am fired. Is that I am not cut out to work for anyone or should I start my onw business!!

Anne says 12.2.2010, 5:21 p.m.

In my 73rd yr I have found myself so lonely and sad all the time from losing my friends and my beautiful brother. When I am overwelmed by this terrible lonliness I say a prayer asking for someone to take care of me and show some love to me. Immediately God sends me joy and comfort and I get through another day. I know how important children are but don't forget those of us whose families are gone and only memories left.

Bob says 12.2.2010, 12:19 a.m.

My Lord, I pray for Laurie and her husband, as they pass through this time, that they may sense You holding them so close they will feel Your heart beating against their hearts. Comfort them with Your perfect peace and encourage them in knowing that Your eyes are already looking at the outcome of this dilemma. Father, please, bring to pass the growth of their faith and trust in You through this ordeal. Thank You for loving them in this manner. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Alena says 12.2.2010, 11:29 a.m.

Hello, Laurie; I just read your comment this morning and I wanted you to know that I will say a prayer for you and your husband. With God, all things are possible. :) I will pray that God will show you and your husband His purpose in this and that He will help you both to keep your faith strong in Him. God bless you.--Sister in Christ

Internet@BGEA says 12.2.2010, 10:44 a.m.

Laurie, We would like to pray and provide some encouragement during this difficult time. Please call 1-877-247-2426 to talk and pray with someone. There are people here who care. Or, you can send a private email to help@bgea.org. We will continue to keep you in prayer. The BGEA Internet team.

Laurie says 12.2.2010, 10:04 a.m.

My name is Laurie and I need your prayers. I am terrified that we may lose our business and our home. My husband and I work 12-16 hrs a day at our personal business but the economy is so bad we are struggling. Please keep us in your prayers that things work out and that our Faith in God stays strong. Thank you.

mick says 12.1.2010, 11:46 a.m.

Faith is the first frame in a finale of freedom.