Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* THURSDAY 19TH MARCH, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* THE GRACE OF GOD IN DIFFICULT TIMES. *TOPIC:* ORPHANHOOD AND ABANDONMENT. *TEXTS:* PSALM 68:5; JAMES 1:27. *PSALM 68:5.* 5. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. *JAMES 1:27.* 27. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. *TOPIC:* ORPHANHOOD AND ABANDONMENT. *THE MESSAGE:* In the Bible, the terms "fatherless" and "orphan" are often used interchangeable to refer to a child who has lost the father or both parents and is deficient in parental protection and provision. They are listed among people in need. Orphans are prone to abandonment, loneliness, molestation, addiction, and sadness. The texts picture God as a father and defender who watches and upholds their cause with justice (see Ps. 146:9). God has a special place in His heart for orphans. He loves, cherishes, protects, and values them as His children. Are you battling diverse difficulties as an orphan? Have you been written off? Cheer up; you are a special child and not neglected. You can be who and what God wants you to be. Trust Him continually. *REFLECTION:* Help an orphan today. *PRAYER:* Lord, use me to love and provide for an orphan today. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* ROMANS 8:28. And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* 1 SAMUEL 13-15. ii. Skip to content Dalily Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth Posted onMarch 19, 2026 by Editor Thy Will Be Done Christian Applications Store:: Christian devotional App Store; Explore Recommended Christian Books and Devotionals Born of God Each member of the body of Christ has made a commitment to Him, a commitment to be a faithful follower right to the end of our earthly life. Our life’s end could be the door of death, The finish line of our terrestrial trail could be at the call of the last trump.. but none of us know the date and time that the end of our life will be, but from the moment of believing faith, we were accepted by God, through Jesus. From the first act of faith we were born again and accepted in the Beloved. From the instant we believed we were born of God – through Christ, and so we entered a covenant relationship with our Saviour. Servant of God As God’s children, servants and bond-slaves we should commit to loyalty of service. This service should be without reserve, without restraints, and without regret. To each servant the Lord has given gifts, talents, abilities, jobs, for it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants, and He entrusted to them his property. Matt.25:14 Gifts and Talents Some gifts are to be exercised in a public ministry or communal service. Most talents are fitted to the individual for a hidden life of secret service. All spiritual gifts, however, have been given with infinite care by the Spirit of God. All talents have been carefully chosen by Him to match each servant’s personal potential. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Matt.25:14. How important that the gifts and talents bestowed to each of His servants are used – used to the glory of God and not used for the promotion of Self. All in All When John the Baptiser ‘saw’ the Lamb of God he immediately cried: He must increase and I must decrease. John 3:30. John knew that He is everything and we are nothing, (except those who are in the Beloved). When Paul was suddenly engulfed by the great light on the road to Damascus, his immediate cry was “Lord, what would You have me to do?” Acts 9:6 – and his life became one of dedication until Christ became his all in all. Christ’s Dedication When our Lord walked this earth, we find Him totally dedicated to the Father’s will. I do nothing of myself, but only as my Father hath taught me John 8:28. As our Lord knelt in the garden, we find Him dedicating Himself to God’s will: Thy will not mine be done – not as I will but as Thou wilt Matt.26:39. Sanctified to God This is at the eve of His crucifixion. This is the time that His departure from earth is drawing close. This is the hour He is found in profound agony of spirit. This is the moment He is in deep distress of heart, and though He appeals for a way other than the cross to redeem humanity. Jesus consecrates Himself to the will of the Father, crying: not as I will but as Thou wilt. Matt.26:39 Fleeting Time As blood-bought believers and servants of the Lord Jesus, we have the rest of our lives ahead of us, and yet we too are at the very door of our departure from earth… as for man, his days are like grass. As the flower of the field, so he flourishes, when the wind has passed over it, it is no more, and its place acknowledges it no longer. Psalm 103:15; 16 He Must Increase How important that we cry out with John, “He must increase and I must decrease“. How vital that we call out daily with Paul, “Lord, what would You have me to do?” How crucial that we echo Christ’s profound words of love – ” Thy will not mine be done.” Luke 22:42 Full Consecration Now is the accepted time to ensure that lives are fully consecrated to the Lord. Now is the time to be sure that our lamps are trimmed and lighted. Now is the time to ensure that our lives are fully surrendered to Him. Total Surrender Christ was wholly dedicated to doing the will of the Father, and yet… as the final step in His life’s journey drew ever closer, He reestablished His total devotion to His Father. He willingly submitted in total surrender to the Father’s good pleasure with the words:- “Thy will not mine be done.” Luke 22:42 Willing Heart We too in these closing days of our lives need to cry out… Your will not mine be done Lord. I am willing to seek Your will and submit my will to Yours. I am willing to receive what You give – and to give what You choose. I am willing to lack what You withhold – and to relinquish what You take. I am willing to go where You lead – or to remain where You place me. I am willing to suffer what You inflict – and do as You command. Thy Will not Mine I am willing to be thrown into the pit of humiliation for Your sake. I am willing to be your bond-servant unto my life’s end. I am willing to say:- Thy will not mine be done. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Every Yearning Satisfied Proudly powered by WordPress. 2. Evening Prayer for today. i. Evening Prayer But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ⏤ Philippians 4:19 When we work, we work; but when we pray, God works. ⏤ Hudson Taylor Our Father, we beseech You to hear us tonight and to bless us. We have few requests to make. We would rather leave You to bless us in whatever way Your divine wisdom may choose. We do not know what is best for us. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. We often wish for things which would not be real blessings to us. We cannot tell what would be the effect of our having them. Oft-times denial of our requests is a better blessing than the granting of them would be. So we put ourselves into Your hand and ask for Your blessing—whatever will bless us the most really and the most deeply. We beseech You for spiritual good, rather than for temporal favors. The things of this earth are but for a day—and then they are gone. May You give us hunger and desire for things that will last forever. We ask for wisdom, for holiness, for truth, for Christlikeness. You have promised that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled. Give us hunger for righteousness—and thirst for divine grace. Then we shall be satisfied, and what we receive we shall keep forever. While the night is over us, keep us from all harm and danger. We cannot keep ourselves. We are weak and foolish—and the enemies about us are strong and cunning. We cast ourselves upon You, sure that You will shelter us. Let no plague come near our dwelling. May Your angels encamp around our home. May the night bring us rich blessing—sleep and renewal, calmness and quietness. Spread over us Your wings of love. And may grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with us all forever. 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