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God Is With You Every Day

DAY 5 OF 14

Your Assignment

You be you. Don’t be your parents or grandparents. You can admire them, appreciate them, and learn from them. But you cannot be them. You aren’t them. “Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life” (Galatians 6:4–5 msg).

Jesus was insistent on this. After the resurrection he appeared to some of his followers. He gave Peter a specific pastoral assignment that included great sacrifice. The apostle responded by pointing at John and saying, “‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to live until I come back, that is not your business. You follow me’” (John 21:21–22 ncv).

In other words, don’t occupy yourself with another person’s assignment; stay focused on your own.

From Max Lucado's new 365-day devotional God Is With You Every Day [2015] 

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About this Plan

God Is With You Every Day

It’s easier to face the day when you know God is with you. God Is With You Every Day is a brand-new devotional from Max Lucado, and his first new devotional since the creation of the Grace for the Moment® line. Weaving messages of comfort, grace, and encouragement, this plan is wonderful for anyone who wants a fresh infusion of faith to start each day, as well as those walking through difficult seasons of life such as loneliness, grief, or change. You can face each day with courage – because God is with you.

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