Daily Scripture & Question:
Judges 6-7 How did the Lord encourage Gideon to be who he was called to be?  Why did Gideon need so much affirmation?  Is God calling you to something that may be a bit scary and overwhelming? 

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read Judges 6:11-24.  Why was Gideon so afraid? What does God promise him?

Biblical Prayer Focus:
Psalm 83:13-18 O my God, make them like whirling dust, like chaff before the wind. As fire consumes the forest, as the flame sets the mountains ablaze, so may you pursue them with your tempest and terrify them with your hurricane! Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek your name, O LORD. Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever; let them perish in disgrace, that they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth.

Be honest with God about those who are against you because you are a follower of Jesus. Pour out your anger before Him and then release them into His hands for Him to judge. Let God be your avenger as you let go of bitterness and wrath.