“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.” – Daniel 1:8
On February 28, 2022, Maia Mikhaluk of Kyiv, Ukraine told what it was like on the fifth day of the war. On her Facebook post, she tells of her concern for her daughter, who is expecting.
“As Sasha starts the 39th week of pregnancy we are eagerly awaiting a miracle of new life. On the other hand, our joy is mixed, with anxious uncertainty about the possible logistics of getting Sasha to the hospital when the time comes. We try but it’s hard not to go in our minds into ‘what if’ mode.
As the night descends and darkness encroaches from all sides, the warnings of rocket strikes push us into bomb shelters again. But ‘God’s Word is a lamp to my feet.’ – Psalm 119:105. We focus on that light and it helps us not be swallowed by the darkness of fear and danger. ‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.’ – John 1:5. ‘For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.’ – Psalm 61:3. Over the past five days, we learned what it means to trust God on a whole new level! We have experienced His presence like never before!”
No matter where life may lead, the Lord asks us to remain resolved in our faith in Him. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that He died for your sins and seek to remain true to your faith in Christ.
“Resolved: that every man should live to the glory of God. Resolved second: that whether others do this or not I will.” – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
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