A Walk with the King: A Devoted Walk

By Michelle M. James

These thirty daily devotions can be used by Christians of all backgrounds and ages to aid in living a godly life.
Michelle M. James collects and expands on entries from her blog – “Mrs Lovin My Jesus” – to help her fellow Christians journey down the narrow road according to Scripture. Along the way, she encourages readers to:
Pray first: It’s easy to lean on our own understanding from time to time, but it’s best to seek the Lord and His heart by praying first.
Examine yourself daily in the light of Scripture and be willing to receive what the Lord has to speak to your heart through His Word.
Take a moment to consider using an old-fashioned book: The Bible with this devotional.
After each devotion, you’ll find a notes section to reflect on what you’ve read and learned.
Whether you use this as an individual or in a group setting, these daily devotions will motivate and inspire you in your walk with Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973697725

Michelle M. James

Michelle M. James has been a “work from home” wife, mother and business owner since she surrendered her life to Christ. She has a strong passion and love for people and enjoys encouraging them in their spiritual growth and daily walk with Christ.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-9698-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-9697-1 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-9772-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020912855

WestBow Press rev. date: 09/12/2020

Contents

Introduction

The Process We Must Know and Endure

Coach Bags and Christianity

Messy Manasseh

Wasted Words or Words that Prosper?

The Dreary Dreaded Drive and the Test of My Faith

The Perfect Peach

Pleasant or Poor Representative?

Be a Fruit Inspector

Prostrate Submission

Fading Fancy Versus Robes of Righteousness?

Three Sisters Mountains, Oregon, and My Full Plate

A Radiant Heart or Vexed Vanity?

Receive or Reject the Lord’s Prophet?

Touch Not, Take Not: What’s Buried in Our Hearts?

Knowing Love

Heart Stirs and Vortex Effects

Discernment Goggles

Sampson Loved Delilah

Condemnation or Conviction?

Lips Zipped! The Lord Is Our Defense

Seek Good and Not Evil

Heaviness in the Heart

Learning Leadership

Calling on Christ: Turbulent Trials and/or Crises

Outnumbered But …

Dampening Darkness or Christ Confidence?

The Contentious Christian

Building Up?

Ah, to Be a Peculiar People

Knowing God Is Personal

The Drama Queen Vashti

Total Surrender

I would like to take a moment and share my great love and appreciation, first, for my mother. She has encouraged me my entire life to seek the King of kings personally. Also, I would like to recognize my amazing brothers and sisters in Christ who have aided in my growth, encouraged me to keep on the narrow road, and the few who took the time to help me review my content here. Last, if it weren’t for my enemies, I could not have learned so much spiritually in my own life. With deep gratitude and much heartfelt appreciation, I say thank you to all who have walked with me in my journey with Christ and those who have come against me. Truly, there is opportunity for growth in all things!

Can two walk together except they be agreed? Amos 3:3

Introduction

O ver the years I’ve enjoyed writing as an expression of my personal journey with my Master, Redeemer, Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. The writings found within these pages are taken from my online blog called Mrs Lovin My Jesus . Some have been edited as not to reveal specific times, names, and dates of either myself, my children, or others in my life, others were left as it was originally received. I have shared many of these stories, parallels I’ve learned, and comparisons with many on my social media pages, as well as with an encouraging group of people with whom I daily share scripture as encouragement and conviction by text message.

My journey, as I’m sure is yours, is a unique story. This devotional book doesn’t read chronologically or even topically. Rather, it is closer to the unknown parallels of life. One day differs from another, so our lessons along the narrow road reflect the same. These lessons and insights are gained from personal unchartered territories requiring much prayer, Bible studies, and word studies comparing today’s understanding with the original Greek and Hebrew meanings in biblical times, all to endure a variety of trials, tests