Daily Devotional - Hospitality: Greeted, Seated, Treated - WK14 - 4/2/25 - Day 92 - "Aligned With God"

Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

"Aligned With God"
Scripture: John 3:21-22 NIV

"Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him."

Devotion:
This passage highlights the beauty of living in alignment with God's will. When our hearts are clear of guilt and condemnation, we can approach God with boldness and confidence. This confidence is not born of arrogance but of a deep trust in His grace and the assurance that we are walking in obedience to Him.

The promise of answered prayer is tied to a life that seeks to please God. It’s not about manipulating God to fulfill our desires, but about aligning our hearts with His purposes. As we grow in our relationship with Him, our desires begin to reflect His, and our prayers flow from a place of faith and trust.

Living a life that pleases God doesn’t mean perfection—it’s about striving to follow His commands and letting His love guide our actions. When we do so, we find peace in our hearts and the freedom to approach Him with our needs and requests.

Takeaway for Today:
Reflect on your heart today—are there areas where guilt or condemnation might be holding you back? Bring them before God in prayer, trusting in His forgiveness. Walk boldly in the confidence that comes from His grace, and let your prayers flow from a heart aligned with His will.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of confidence to come before You in prayer. Help me to walk in obedience to Your will and to do what pleases You. Teach me to trust in Your grace and to seek Your purposes in all I do. Let my prayers align with Your heart, and may I always rest in the assurance of Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.