As Surely as the Dawn: A Daily Devotional

By Jonye Lamont

God is faithful. He wants us to trust Him and not be afraid. He has a plan for our lives, and we all have a part to play.

This inspirational and spiritual volume is a collection of daily devotionals taken from the personal journals that Jonye Lamont has kept for many years as she prayed every morning and asked God to speak to h

• Language: English
• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Release date: Aug 31, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638376781

Jonye Lamont

Jonye Lamont and her husband have been married for 48 years and have owned and operated a glass company for over 30 years in Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Together they have two children and five grandchildren. They also have two little Yorkies who keep them entertained. Over the years, Jonye and her husband Gary have been leaders in various departments of their church. They were department heads over the Prayer Room Ministry and the Ushers and volunteered faithfully for years. Jonye was a substitute teacher for her Sunday School class and together they helped start a Motorcycle Ministry in their church. Today Jonye volunteers for a ministry thrift store that provides money to buy food for those in need as well as gives them the gospel. Jonye loves spending time watching their grandchildren grow up and helping to teach them to live for God.

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January 1

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oday and any other day can be seen as ordinary, until you look at it with eyes of hope, then you will see potential in everything. You can be sure that I am going before you. You will see it as you walk out this year. I have a plan for your life. A plan to give you hope and a good future. You have been found faithful, and I will reward faithfulness. Trust the peace that guides you; do not cross it in your decisions. I will lead you to a quiet place of rest and provision for the coming year. The grace given for your life is sufficient to keep you. Do not fear, for it brings torment. Stay in the Joy of the Lord, for it is your strength. This will be a blessed year.

I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord, plans to help you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

January 2

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ave I not told you, if you believe, you will see the Glory of God? I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me shall not perish but have everlasting life; though he were dead, he shall live again. Do not function in fear. You don’t have to. For if you feel fear, you know where it is coming from. I have given you life and life more abundantly. Watch and pray and keep yourself in the love of God. Things will get better, and you will see my glory in your life and your circumstances. The Blessing is on your life, and no demon in hell can ­contend with that and destroy you if you keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. You are redeemed from death and destruction. Don’t fear it today. Be strong and take courage; God is with you.

But if you carefully obey his voice and do all that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries.

Exodus 23:22 (ESV)

January 3

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ou can try to accomplish something in this life, but without the anointing, you will just be doing it in your own strength, and it will not succeed. For the anointing breaks yokes and destroys the opposition to your plans and dreams. Ask me to anoint you to do what I have called you to do. Wait for my leading instead of jumping ahead of my plan for your life. Live with purpose and budget your time and your money. Make use of everything and don’t be wasteful of your resources or your time. You have been given twenty-four hours today; use them wisely because this very day has been written down before you live it. If you follow the Holy Spirit's leading, you will get every drop of life out of it. I want to lead you today; let me.

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you.

1 John 2:27 (ESV)

January 4

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rusting me is the first step out of any adverse circumstance you find yourself in. You were never made to plow your own path through this life. You were made to listen and obey. If you get in line with my will, the rhythms of grace will lead you to victory every time. All things work together for good to those who are called according to my purpose for their life. You were never just thrown into life, sink or swim. I love you, and I understand the temptations you will face in this life. I sent you my Holy Spirit to help you. Invite him into your day, seek him, and you will find his help. He will never barge his way into your life. He will only come when you invite him, for he is a perfect gentleman. Ask him.

Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.

Proverbs 8:34 (ESV)

January 5

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nderstanding your motives is a giant step in your walk, knowing the why you do the things you do. For I don’t look at the things you do, but the heart behind it. Do you do things out of fear, for pity, for recognition, in pride or to bribe someone to do something in return. The meditation of your heart needs to be acceptable. Your heart motivation should first be love for your Father and love your neighbor as yourself. You must be motivated to be obedient to the call on your life and the word of Grace given to you. I know your thoughts, and I record every idle word and thought. Your actions speak louder than words, both for good and for bad. Keep your heart pure and clean before your God.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8 (ESV)

January 6

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omplain and remain; you wonder why things never change. But if you praise and trust, you will break forth out of the rut you find yourself in. Praise will still the enemy's work in your life; it will stop him in his tracks. So why would you not use this powerful weapon at your disposal every day of your life. If you trust me, you will see my glory, so why would you not trust and receive the benefits of the truth that you know? It's because you become complacent in your life and you hear but you don’t apply it in your life, and the enemy comes immediately to steal the Word sown in your heart. So, guard your heart today and be a doer of the word and not a hearer only.

Behold, you desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part you will make me know wisdom.

Psalm 51:6 (NAS)

January 7

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t's okay, even if you don’t see clearly, to step out and test the water. My peace will always be an umpire to your soul. It's impossible to drive a parked car. You will hear me as you go, and I will lead you in righteousness and integrity. Things are about to change as you begin another phase in your life. But always remember that I will never leave you nor forsake you as you follow me. You can trust me to shine the light on your path in front of you. You are a part of the last generation. There is a lost world to reach, so every day is important. Follow me, and I will show you your part. I love you and long to share eternity with you. Soon we will be together forever.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

John 14:27 (NAS)

January 8

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peak the word over your life. Give your angels their assignment for today. There is power in your words to create and bless. Make sure that with everything you do, you infuse life into it with my Word. You are blessed, but you have to line up your words with my Word to receive that blessing. I have put life and death before you and given you the freewill to choose. So, choose life that you and your descendants shall live. You are blessed to be a blessing. Go out and be that blessing today. Do you not know by now that I can lead you to prosperity if you listen? Be quick to obey, and I will lead you to the prosperity you desire. You are on the right track; just listen and obey.

Listen to advice and accept instruction that you may gain wisdom in the future.

Proverbs 19:20 (ESV)

January 9

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tay away from the naysayers who have no faith in their heart. You are crafted by a creator who has purpose, a design for your life. And by faith you can do all things. I can’t should never escape your lips or live in your heart. With God all things are possible. If you hit a bump in the road today, stop and pray, ask for help, give it to me, and walk away, rejoicing that I am with you. I am your covering when fear and doubt are not present in your life. I am your shield and great reward. Do not fear and remove that covering. You are headed toward victory in your health and your finances. Keep that before your face and believe. Believe in the God of restoration, in whom your joy is complete.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly. Nor stands in the path of sinners. Nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord.

Psalms1:1 (NKJV)

January 10

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he wisdom you need for today is found in obedience. Don’t let your heart be discouraged; keep your thoughts in line with what is good and acceptable. Don’t let Satan have your thoughts today; your help comes from me. Learn to ­listen. I will open to you the treasures of Heaven for such a time as this. Yes, yes, you must study to show yourself approved, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. This works in all things as well as my Word; the principle is the same. But as you put one foot in front of the other to walk this out, I will go with you, and you will see and hear my presence. For I have heard your cry, and I can hear your heart. I will restore my people from the ravages of war and depression, and I will shower them with manna from Heaven again.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)

January 11

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nderstand the leading of your God and trust his voice to show you the way. Step out and do what you hear Him calling you to do. Do not be afraid; your God is not a respecter of persons. What he does for one he will do for all. Have faith in God, do not doubt. For those who doubt are unstable. Keep your eyes on the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. The only way is to trust and obey. This will be a good year, a prosperous year, if you have courage and keep walking. Never give up and quit because that is the only way you will fail. If you will try and you are teachable, I will lead you. Give me your time and attention this year, and I will break the chain of insanity in your life. You will see my hand in time.

Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

Psalms 119:133 (ESV)

January 12

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tay the course and keep moving forward. Don’t be ashamed to tell others of the goodness God has brought into your life. If you love me, you will keep my commandments, and the God of Peace will guard your heart and mind and keep you in perfect peace. Yes, you will have challenges this year, but greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. You are destined to win, destined for a life that is abundant, and your end will be better than your beginning. Listen closely for a plan has been put in place and the Holy Spirit is inside you to guide you. As you follow that path for your life, He will not force you but will always give you the choice to choose life. This is the year of breakthrough; I have come to give you life, that you may enjoy my blessings and be whole!

Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Psalms 119:165 (ESV)

January 13

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ou can know my will for your life. It is not a deep, dark mystery that is hidden from you. I have put light inside you. Follow closely, and the light will lead you to the blessings stored up for you. Today is a new day; live it to the fullest. Remember the principles in my word for they will keep you on track. It's not hard or difficult to understand the will of the Lord. Do not lie and do not cheat; love your God with all your heart, mind, and soul. Love others as much as you love yourself. Give and it will be given you. Let integrity and peace guide you in all your decisions. Keep your word. Study my word and serve me with gladness. You know all these things; just do the Word, and you will find my will for your life.

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, this is the way, walk in it, when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.

Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)

January 14

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am teaching you to take one day at a time, in your health and in your wealth. You will know the true source of peace in full surrender and in trusting that I have a plan for your life. There are things I am speaking to your heart today that you can’t articulate to someone else, but you know them, and you know the source. Trust me. Do you not know that your words send angels before you? I am preparing the way; do you not see it? Great is my faithfulness to you. I wish above all things that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers. Keep your motives pure and your heart to bless, and I will cause you to succeed. Let your words be truth and your heart be toward love, and I will bless you.

I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes that it may bear more fruit.

John 15: 1–2 (ESV)

January 15

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y Word says I put down one and raise another. My ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts. I will go before you and prepare the way; just do what the Holy Spirit prompts you to do, and you will be led into victory every time. I am the glory and the lifter of your head. The grace that rests on you will help you to do my will for your life. There is no place for fear, no place for ­complacency, and no place for procrastination. Be quick to hear and quick to obey. For the weapons of your warfare are not carnal, but they are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. Soar with the eagles and let the wind of the Spirit push you along today.

God rules, he brings this one down to his knees, pulls that one up on her feet.

Psalms 75:7 (MSG)

January 16

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hen the pressures of life come, you can be sure that I am with you. If you will acknowledge me and ask, I will lead you out of the difficult things. Even when it appears that I’m not doing anything, things are happening in the Spirit. If you trust me, you will see the salvation of the Lord in the land of the living. My arm is not short, and nothing is impossible, if you believe. Let me help you; be willing to give it to me and not allow yourself to be disquieted. Take control of your thoughts and only think on the good report. Even if the good report comes from, not the natural but the supernatural Word of God. You can do all things through Christ.

Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?

John 11:40 (ESV)

January 17

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ou are always standing in the balance, and the next choice you make will produce life or death. I created you with the right to choose for yourself, because I want your love, not just obedience for fear of death. I wanted you to depend on me as your shepherd through this life because you love me, and trust that I am not a man that I should lie. You will know that I am a faithful God. I am doing things for you that in your wildest dreams you wouldn’t be able to think of. You are a treasure to me, and I delight in you, as a father takes pride in his children. Stay the course, keep taking one step after the other, and don’t give up when the times get hard. Run to me and enter into my rest. I am with you.

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

Deuteronomy 6:5 (ESV)

January 18

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o not be afraid of the evil foreboding that Satan keeps trying to put in your heart. For I am your God, and I forgive your failures and mistakes. I am a God of restoration; nothing is too hard for me. I am a God of debt cancellation, I am a God of favor, and I am a God of miracles. Nothing is too hard for me. I provide a way of escape for my sheep. Trust me with your cares, and trust me with your fears, for I have ways that you know nothing about. The joy of the Lord is your strength, so smile today, lay your burdens down at my feet, and walk away. Keep control of your thoughts today; when you need wisdom, I will provide it. I guide you in the direction you need to go. I love you, and love causes you to act.

All-Debts-are-Canceled–God-says-so.

Deuteronomy 15:1 (MSG)

January 19

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ife is busy, and everyone will always be wanting your attention. That is the reason I tell you to pray without ceasing. The Spirit of God was put inside you to always be with you. Yes, those times of just setting in my presence are needful and precious, but there is no condemnation in me. I am always with you, so don’t get legalistic with rules that you can’t keep, like the law. Your love for my Presence will draw you in. You are moving from Glory to Glory, and my Grace will keep you,