Your Daily Cup of Inspiration
Daily Cup Devotions
Empowering, Scripture-based devotions written by Dianna Hobbs to meet you in life’s valleys. Read the newest in EEW Magazine, or scroll down to explore the Daily Cup archive.
You are blessed
If you learn to wait on God and seek His will, pray in earnest and trust Him through the process, He will show forth His goodness in your life. He will do awesome things for you. Today, if you know you have been consistent in faith and patient through the process, be assured that you are blessed!
You will be fruitful in famine
Whatever you’re facing, your faith will unlock your harvest. Though the land is barren, your faith sets you up to reap anyway. If you believe, you’ll see God move on your behalf. So don’t stop confessing His promises. Rejoice in advance, for the Lord is sending an abundance of rain.
This won't break you
Perhaps there is a lot coming at you all at once. You feel the opposing pressure and are surrounded by chaos. The enemy is threatening you and coming after you will all his might. Before you get worried, anxious or discouraged, remember that God’s power is at work. This won’t break you!
God's presence is with you
Wherever you find yourself in life—even if it’s not a place you want to be in—having God there with you is the most important thing. His presence will keep you, sustain you, empower you, and protect you. He will provide for you, rescue you and bring you out of the wilderness at the appointed time.
Wake up!
As you read this inspiration, may your heart and mind be awakened to the truth of Romans 8:37 that declares, in all these things, you are more than a conqueror! Whatever comes against, don’t worry, because God is for you. So wake up your courage. Wake up your confidence. See through God’s eyes.
Get out of your own way
Get out of your own way so God can have His way! He has amazing things for you, but first, get out of yourself. Get out of your own thoughts. Get out of our comfort zone. Break outside that small box. Challenge yourself to trust God as He stretches you. Say no to complacency, small-minded thinking and negativity.
You will reap because you pressed!
Don’t quit on life. Don’t give up because you’re weary. Don’t stop because you’re tired. Don’t wave the white flag because you’re frustrated. Don’t retreat because you’re fearful. If you stay the course, God will reward you. He will bless you. He will heal you. You will receive your harvest.
God’s power will be revealed
God’s power will be revealed in your life. He is breathing new life into your situation. He is watering your dry place. The forceful winds of life may have temporarily knocked you down, but, by the forceful wind of the Holy Spirit, you will rise again.
But the Lord...
The negative situation you’re looking at, under normal circumstances, would guarantee a negative outcome, too. But because the Lord is on your side, fighting for you and working in your favor, you will make it through this, and come out victoriously!
Satan will not triumph over you
Your life may be flooded with problems today, overrun with issues, and overwhelmed with trouble. But God is stepping in and intervening in your circumstances. He’s fighting the enemy for you. Therefore, the battle is His and this fight is already won.
The enemy will not prevail
If you go by how the circumstances look, you will be convinced that Satan will triumph over you, but he won’t. God has surrounded you with favor and protection. He is defending you and blocking the enemy’s attack. Don’t worry about the weapon being formed. It won’t prosper!
Why hasn't God done it yet?
Are you going through a season when you don’t understand what God is doing? Are you experiencing a delay, setback or detour that has you confused about His will? Why isn’t He answer your prayer? Why is He not doing it the way you expected Him to?
God's hand of blessing is on you!
God has you covered and His hand of blessing is on you. His favor is on you. His grace is on you. His anointing is on you. His power is on you. So it does not matter what people say about you, how they treat you, or what challenging situations you face.
Don't worry about it
Even if the enemy has waged war against your family, your finances, your health, your relationships, and ultimately, your divine destiny, it doesn’t change the fact that he is a defeated foe. You have victory. God fights for you. Don’t worry about it. God’s got you!
You have found favor
Right now, you might be deep in the valley and don’t know how to dig your way out. Well, you don’t have to do it all alone. Not only is the Lord, who is always there, on your side, but He’s working it out for you. You have found favor in His sight!
He's going to do it all over again
Recall and meditate on the greatness of our God and His amazing track record. There is no failure in Him. He is never out of options. His all-surpassing power and wisdom never runs out. For every need you have, He has more than enough supply.
Something good is coming out of this
If you are uncomfortable and fretting, stop worrying and being anxious. Instead, plant your feet and know that God is bringing something good out of this. He is allowing you to walk on this bumpy road because it’s leading to destiny!
Get out of your boat
It’s time to get out of your boat and reach the heights God has for you. It is not His will for you to stay stuck in the same place. There are miracles He wants to work for you. All you have to do is say yes to faith and no to fear.
Going through a rainy season?
If you can see God in your situation and realize He is allowing it as a part of a good plan—even though it may not feel good now—you will be able to dance in the rain. You will have the right response to trouble. You will rejoice in affliction.
God is restoring the secret places
At some point in life, we all come face to face with our own secret struggles and hidden pain. Everybody has moments in life when they look like they’re doing a whole lot better than they actually are. Know this: God is building you up.