Awake In The Dawn Daily Devotional Podcast

Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com, IG @awakeinthedawndaily, FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedawn Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord.  For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com, IG @awakeinthedawndaily, FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedawn Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Jesus only gave the clear purpose and justification for humanity’s existence: there is no higher call, duty, or honor than the worship of God  In a modern culture laden with materialism and self-gratification, the thought of all humanity existing for the sole purpose of worshiping God may not seem logical or appealing. However, generations upon generations testify otherwise. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 God created humanity, and when humans foolishly strayed into disobedience and suffered the consequences that came with it, God provided redemption. Our sin alienates us from God. Because he is holy our sin prevented us from relationship with him. However, through the provision of Christ who paid for our sin, and by the power of the Holy Spirit working in us, we become free from the blemish of sin, redeemed, and a part of God’s family. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 As impossible as it is to comprehend God, it is equally impossible to understand the unlimited dimensions of his love. Truly God is the best example of love, but that is still a deficient statement. He is not only the essence of love, but love in purest form as he is love’s sole source, for God is love (1 John 4:8). Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Lives were sacrificed to purchase the liberty that Americans now enjoy. However, an earlier battle in history contained an even greater sacrifice for an even greater liberty. The battle was waged for the souls of humanity, fought between the darkness of evil and the light of Christ. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Oh, what it would be like to be a people living in true peace! Jesus said his peace was not like the anemic, temporal versions from worldly sources : the empty promises of politicians, the half-hearted truces amongst feuding families, the fleeting peace found in financial gain. His peace is supported by the promises of his Father’s kingdom; it is a grounded peace—one that cannot be stolen, one we can rest in. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Challenges will certainly come as we make it our lives’ goal to love and serve Christ with a whole heart. However, in the end, we will have the privilege of knowing how God used us in the midst of challenges—how he guided us, protected us, and produced fruit for his kingdom through our lives. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Praising him is our highest call. Honoring him is our greatest goal. Certainly, worshiping him is a privilege—but additionally a command we must observe. A command, however, which brings light, life, and liberation, not an unreasonable legalism. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 All creation is a wonder, a display of God’s magnificent and absolute creative power. Though we cannot fully comprehend the vastness of God, we can take pleasure and find peace in him. And just like he knows the name of each star, he knows our names and cares about the details of our lives. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 We are often anxious about positions, titles, and tasks—where we should be and what we should be doing to stay in the Lord’s will. However, whatever our current position, title, or task, as Christians, there are internal qualities and attitudes that we are expected to manifest no matter our circumstances. These qualities reflect Christ and set us apart from the ordinary attitude of the world. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 The Lord has clearly shown us what is good. At times, living out his commands can seem like too great a task to complete on our own, but he has provided us with his Holy Spirit to guide us along the way. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Thoughtful gifts, words of encouragement, and affirmation from friends are always welcomed for they can powerfully change the attitudes and direction of our days. However truly wonderful and appreciated gifts from friends are, the life-altering gifts from Jesus, our perfect friend, cannot be measured. His gift opens the door of resolve to one of humanity’s most complex issues: the internal restlessness of our hearts. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Many of us have experienced the effects of authority abuse; it often leaves us hurt, wary, and angry. But be assured: every word of God proves true, regardless of how difficult or impossible those promises may first appear. I have heard it said, “No one speaks complete truth!” Yes, there is one—Jehovah God! His words stand without wavering in purity and promise, despite our own flaws or failures. Wise are those who hear and obey the true words of God. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Horrible and fierce as storms can be, humanity has a far more formidable danger, more detrimental than nature’s greatest force. This foe is Satan, and he desires our complete destruction. A tornado has power, but not ability to harbor ill will. The evil one has unmitigated hate and disdain for his victims and pursues their ruin. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Just like the state of awe we can experience through an amazing view, there is no better way to begin a day than in awe of the Holy One. When we study his promises, rest in his presence, and commune with him through prayer, we cannot help but be amazed by his glory. He was here before we were, he made us for his purposes, and he will remain once we depart. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 It’s humbling to realize we deserve nothing; it’s humbling when we realize God has chosen to love us and made a way for us to experience his good grace and favor through Christ; and it’s humbling to realize he alone provides us with strength, protection, and the resources to do his will. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 We’re often drawn to these words in God’s promise to Abram: I will bless you and make you famous. We should note God’s blessing, while always right, purposeful, and fulfilling, also requires trust when there is uncertainty. God’s designed blessings may not always look like we feel they should, but they are always exactly what we need. The life given fully to loving and following God will, in the end, be found with no regret. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 We have the Lord God as our protector, provider, and guide. No other power exists with unlimited ability to care for those under its watchful eye. The Lord is our Shepherd. He knows our actual needs and nothing can prevent him from meeting those needs—except perhaps our own foolishness to refuse or neglect his gracious offer to be our Shepherd. He is the ultimate provisionary regardless of the situation. His offer as Shepherd of our lives is the promise of flawless provision. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith

 Much like the woman who was hopelessly trapped, without Christ, we are hopelessly trapped in our sins—and helpless to change the situation on our own. God heard our cries for help, and through Christ, he lifted us from our hopelessness. Support the showWhen we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us. www.awakeinthedawn.com Awake In The Dawn: Living The Lord's Prayer Morning Devotional (Hardcover) - Order Now All resources from Awake In The Dawn are directed and used towards Hope Villages for children and youth, to build a culture of hope through Christ. Click here to learn more and donate.©2022 Craig Smith (P)2022 Craig Smith