Even though I may hear the world’s boo’s, the cheers of heaven are enough!
Even though popular opinion is powerful, when I speak the truth of God it is backed by His omnipotence!
Even though I may not be culturally relevant, I can be eternally significant!
Even though I may be excluded from membership in some influential and exclusive organization, I have been chosen in Him before the foundation of the world.
Even though my possessions are depreciating and my bank account is decreasing, I have an inheritance in heaven that is incorruptible, undefiled and will not fade away.
Even though I do not hold a powerful office or the influence of a president, I will reign with the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Even though I am not in lockstep with the world, I am following the pathway of my Shepherd.
God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14
Even though I have many limitations and weaknesses, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Even though I don’t qualify as a genius, I do have the mind of Christ.
Even though I don’t laugh at the crude humor of the sitcoms, the joy of the Lord is my strength.
Even though I may be considered narrow minded, I still believe that straight is the way that leads to life and few there be that find it.
Even though I am not laying up treasures on earth, I am sending them on ahead.
Even though my past is not perfect, goodness and mercy will continue to follow me all the days of my life.
Even though there are hardships ahead, I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.
None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus…Acts 20:24
Filed under: devotional, Faith
