“Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him even more.” Genesis 37:5
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
Years ago, while attending a women’s conference at a large stadium, I heard the voice of the Lord whisper in my ear, “Why not you? Why can’t this be you, My daughter?” He said, “I will expand your reach to many across the world, and I will use you in even greater ways to teach and preach My Word.” I breathed in that moment. Unbeknownst to me, I was going to need that memory for the weeks, months, and years ahead. The Bible says that Joseph had a dream, and his brothers hated him even more. Shortly after that experience, I went through the darkest depression I’d ever faced and tried to end my life. The vision I received from God at that conference seemed lost, and I felt like it was over for me. But to God, it’s never over until He says it’s over. And you’re not done until He says your purpose here is done, and you can come home.
I knew He wouldn’t let me leave before my time. He had a plan to be glorified. He helped me stop feeling sorry for myself. The Lord helped me get up, roll up my sleeves, and fight with everything in me to renew my mind, rediscover who I am, and reclaim my destiny in Christ. It wasn’t easy, but Holy Spirit helped me every step of the way, and years later, the Lord is doing just as He promised, working through me in great ways and doing exceeding and abundantly above anything I could have ever thought, hoped, or imagined. What a faithful God we serve! I’m so glad He kept me alive, my sister. I’m so glad God kept me alive so I can see and behold His wonderful works and see Him turn everything the enemy meant for my harm around for my good and His glory.
My dear sister, maybe your actions or the actions of others have caused you great hurt and pain in your life, but this will not be the end of your story. God sees you, and He sees your end. He says, mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that individual is peace (see Psalms 37:37). Your end is peace. Your end is victory in Christ. You are saved and called with a holy calling, not according to your works (or lack of works) but according to His own purpose and grace, which He gave you in Christ Jesus before the world began (see 2 Timothy 1:9)! You are victorious through Jesus no matter how you feel and no matter how it looks! You are chosen for God to be greatly glorified in your life! You’re not leaving here until He blesses you to see His power demonstrated on your behalf! You will not waste another day feeling sorry for yourself! Get up, my sister, and roll up your sleeves by the grace of God! Receive the supernatural strength of the Lord to fight with everything in you to:
1) Renew your mind with God’s Word (see Romans 12:1-2)
2) Rediscover who you are in Christ (see Luke 15:16-18; 1 Corinthians 15:10)
3) Reclaim your destiny (see Genesis 32:22-32; Acts 20:24; Philippians 3:14)
Say out loud from your heart: “It’s not over for me! It’s not over until I accomplish everything God purposed me to do on the earth by His grace and power. It’s not over until His dream for my life comes to pass! The one who calls me is faithful, and He will do it! God will be glorified in my life!”
(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:24)
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My sister shared this devotional with me during a time when I truly needed to hear from God! I know He is with me and I know these days of pain I am in now is a season of renewal. Thank you for getting up so that others (I) can be encouraged to get up and my God’s Glory be revealed.
Encouraged by this word, I pray it speaks to many women of God in the season they are in …
This is so close to part of my story! I was diagnosed as suffering depression from a very young age (approx. age 7) several traumatic events happened in my early 40s that sent me over the edge into a breakdown. The doctors said that my mind was strong to have dealt with so much beforehand and any ONE of the events could have caused someone else to break, let alone the number of times I was hit in a short period. Add to that chemistry changes in my body and I was a recipe for disaster. But God… During this time, I hit the lowest point of my life and took it. I died on the lobby floor of the urgent psychiatric care unit and the Lord Jesus brought me back.
When I next woke, I was angry that I was still alive but God! He had something to say to me! The Lord told me that I could continue to TRY to take my own life but… I was NOT going anywhere until HE said I was! He would keep bringing me back until my work was done. Thing is, He would NOT guarantee what kind of shape I would come back in. He said that I COULD come back a quad or paraplegic or even in a vegetative state but He WOULD bring me back! I had prayed for this off and on most of my life. A second chance to become the person I wanted and a better person who followed Jesus and spreads His love! It’s been a VERY LONG road but so worth it! I’m very nearly depression free and I’m more patient, more loving with the capacity to love even more! (mind boggling) I am not fully healed and I’m not even sure if I ever will be but, it doesn’t matter because I’m happy for the first time in my whole life! I HAVE JOY! This devotional has been instrumental in my exponential growth in the last… 5 (?) years. Plus or minus a year. Thank you so much to all of you who work together to make this happen. I love you all!!!
Sindy Easterly – DOTK READER
Wow! Your testimony alone gives hope that the devil may throw his worst punch… but GOD! Thank you so much for sharing so vulnerably. This blessed me incredibly. There’s life and hope for me. For us, GOD’s daughters.
Amen, I recieve this word Lord. Thank you Jesus ❤️
Thank you sister for this. Exactly what i wanted to hear for the situation i am in. I was contemplating since evening about a situation and here God just gave me my answer. Blessed beyond measures. Thank you so much for this days devotional. Much love, prayers and gratitude for you all.
I needed this, as of yesterday I made the biggest mistake in giving up, listening to a card reader. My life was folding, my mother passing & siblings turned on me. I felt lost. The scripture you given today, is the scripture I heard in my heart. Jer. 29:11 He KNOWS the plan… thank you DOTK
This is so close to part of my story! I was diagnosed as suffering depression from a very young age (approx. age 7) several traumatic events happened in my early 40s that sent me over the edge into a breakdown. The doctors said that my mind was strong to have dealt with so much beforehand and any ONE of the events could have caused someone else to break, let alone the number of times I was hit in a short period. Add to that chemistry changes in my body and I was a recipe for disaster. But God… During this time, I hit the lowest point of my life and took it. I died on the lobby floor of the urgent psychiatric care unit and the Lord Jesus brought me back.
When I next woke, I was angry that I was still alive but God! He had something to say to me! The Lord told me that I could continue to TRY to take my own life but… I was NOT going anywhere until HE said I was! He would keep bringing me back until my work was done. Thing is, He would NOT guarantee what kind of shape I would come back in. He said that I COULD come back a quad or paraplegic or even in a vegetative state but He WOULD bring me back! I had prayed for this off and on most of my life. A second chance to become the person I wanted and a better person who followed Jesus and spreads His love! It’s been a VERY LONG road but so worth it! I’m very nearly depression free and I’m more patient, more loving with the capacity to love even more! (mind boggling) I am not fully healed and I’m not even sure if I ever will be but, it doesn’t matter because I’m happy for the first time in my whole life! I HAVE JOY! This devotional has been instrumental in my exponential growth in the last… 5 (?) years. Plus or minus a year. Thank you so much to all of you who work together to make this happen. I love you all!!!
Sindy Easterly – DOTK READER
The Lord called me to Him at a very young age, I remember running down the red carpet and being slayed by the holy spirit. My mom came chasing me and she also was saved. Through her salvation she brought the rest of my family to the Lord. In highschool I was prophesied over that I had a dynamite calling over my life but Because of my abuse as a child and trauma I spent many years in rebellion and in darkness. I became pregnant with a man unequally yoked and we got married at a young age. We have been married almost 15 years and the years have been long and filled with strife, his addiction to alcohol, and feelings of doubt and hopelessness kept me in bondage. The things I have experienced over the years have been very difficult from almost loosing my life after giving birth to the death of my brother and my body and mind have suffered greatly. BUT GOD. in his deep love for me and his unwillingness to let me go he has stood by my side and disciplined me hard, gently, lovingly, and has carried me through the most difficult year of my life. I have experienced his faithfulness in a way I have never have before. God is healing my wounds and places long devasted. He is rebuilding these ancient ruins. He is holding true to the promise of my calling and what was spoken over me. He is preparing me for what is to come and I am honored to be his daughter and be used by him.
Thank you for reminding me that my life is not over yet. Thank you God for bringing this sister in my life. Your words oh God is what I hold onto. I must not forget how You will end my life with peace.
I praise God for this on word
I used to be able to share these posts to my Facebook, and now I’m not. Is there any reason for this?
Yes, the Lord who begun a good work in me will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ coming. It is not over. Thank you for this encouraging devotional. I needed and appreciate it. Blessings, Shalom and Agape 👀🙏🏽♥️📖🙌🏽
Simply put…Thank you
I have been wanting to take my life for quite a while. This word today touched my heart like no other today. God bless you!
Thank you for this devotional today, it is exactly what I needed reminding of. In fact thank you for all this ministry. It has helped me through some of my darkest days, the devotionals almost always speak directly to the season or situation I find myself in. Thank you for walking my spiritual journey with me and helping me live my best life in Christ.
I have been so hurt lately and I literally feel like I am army crawling through mud. I walk with the Lord, closely everyday. I work with women coming out of addiction and get to watch hope arise within them. I know He is with me. I know He sees me. I still feel so alone. My husband is in active opiate addiction and it crushes me. His words, actions, and lack of being my husband. I have been clean and sober for 10 years and he would be too, but he can’t put down the pills. He says he can’t deal with life. It makes me wonder if he even has Jesus. I love him and I have no means of just up and leaving with our two daughters. I don’t want to die but I’m ready to see Jesus. This hurt is deep. The Lord gave me a vision over 10 years ago about having a small community where women and children could live in safe places (tiny homes) continue sobriety and be mommas to their babies. I have seen the Lord start moving with the vision He gave me. Over and over more confirmation. How could I ever do this with a husband in active addiction? I’m so lost and so sad. I never wanted my babygirl to live in a home like this. Please pray for us♥️
My sister, I watched my mother leave my drug addicted birth father. I watched her do what she had to do to protect me and my little sister and brother. I watched the Lord give her strength and provide supernaturally every day. You protect those girls at all costs and trust God. He will surely provide.
Thank you so much for this encouragement♥️
Thank you for uplifting my soul in this very moment, I’ve come to a point where I’m facing my worst fears. Thank you.