¶ Introduction to the Caruso Daily Devotional
Welcome to the Caruso Daily Devotional , a resource to equip , encourage and challenge you to live a life that shares the good news of Jesus .
We learn early on that life sometimes throws weird things our way . Coping with them in the right way is really key . Willie Myrick learned this lesson really really young In 2014, . The nine-year-old was kidnapped in his own driveway . What followed is really remarkable .
For three hours the two drove around Atlanta and for the entire three hours Willie sang the gospel song Every Praise . The kidnapper told him to stop repeatedly and then he ended up letting Willie go . Imagine the scene . Willie Myrick has been taken by someone he doesn't know . Many cases like this don't end well .
Law enforcement knows if a missing child isn't found quickly , he may not be found at all . Willie was cool under fire and he drew on what he knew of Jesus , his savior . He never cracked under pressure . How do you handle big problems ? Is your first impulse to call on the Lord ? The struggles of life are real .
There are times we feel overwhelmed and wonder how much more we can handle and , let's face it , sometimes the thought of giving up seems easier than deciding to fight . But the truth is , god created you to win . If you've dedicated your life to Jesus , the Holy Spirit lives inside of you and empowers you with everything you need to keep moving forward .
1 Timothy 6.12 tells us that we are to fight the good fight of faith . Make up your mind today that you will stand , fight and not give up . God's power is working in and through you . Let's pray Lord . Every day is a reminder that we need you . We start out confident , sometimes each morning , and by midday the obstacles of the day are overwhelming us .
Remind us , through your Holy Spirit , that the strength we need comes from you alone and that your strength is sufficient for us each day . Thank you in Jesus' name , amen .
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