Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

Joel 3:14 (NKJV)

Each day we stand in a valley full of decisions that need to be made. And one of those decisions we must make is to work the works that will bless, not the works that bring stress. Sometimes we work so hard at doing things in our own strength that we only produce results that bring stress into our lives. Instead, we ought to follow Christ’s work that brings His blessings. Prayer properly connects us to God so we can receive His empowerment.

[Today’s reading was taken from our devotional, Change Your Story. Purchase a Copy]

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)
• New Testament: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)