"But when He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth."
John 16:13

For the last several weeks we have been looking at and into the word of God and we have been encouraged to do a deeper study. We are also encouraged to devote time daily in God's word. This week let us look to the Holy Spirit to help us find devotional readings that are encouraging and up building not only for ourselves, but for others around us.

To help in getting started I will list some passages that may help us. The passages are too long to include here, but hopefully I will pick out a verse or two that give the gist of the passage being studied. We can start with personal needs as follows--

For courage:
Psalm 46:1-11, the NKJV titles this, "God Is Our Refuge and Strength"
Vs. 1-2 says,
"God is our refuge and strength,
A Very present help in time of trouble.
Therefore we will not fear..."
And Vs. 10,
"be still, and know that I am God..."

2 Corinthians 4:7-18.
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." Vs. 17-18

For direction:
Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 19:21; Jeremiah 10:23.
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in the time of need." Hebrew 4:16

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind." James l:5-6

For relief:
Psalm 91:1-16. "Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord"
"Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him." Vs. 15-16

For peace:
Psalm 29:11; Psalm 119:165; Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27; John 16:33; Philippians 4:4-7, "...The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing..."  Vs. 5-6

For rest:
Romans 8:31-39 is the assurance of final victory!
"...If God is for us who can be against us? Vs. 31

Matthew 11:28-30,
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Vs. 28

For resisting temptation:
Psalm 1:1-6. "Two Ways of Life Contrasted"
"For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish." Vs. 6

1 Corinthians 10:6-13. "Warning Against Forfeiting Liberty"
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape that you may be able to bear it." Vs. 13

There is a lot here to check out and dwell on. Take one need at a time and in your meditation let the Holy Spirit lead you to other supporting and revealing Scriptures. A time of devotion is a wonderful way to start the day. And this is only a taste of what communication with the Lord can and will do in the life of one committed to Him and His word.

Thank you most gracious Lord for providing food for hungry hearts. Be glorified in and through each of Your children this day.  Amen