02/06/2026
CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY CHURCH
GLORY LAND, BLAVE-HOHOE
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Rev. John K. Agbesi
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
TOPIC
Hope for the Poor in Spirit
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5:3 KJV
[3] Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
REFLECTION
Lament psalms, like Psalm 42, teach us to be honest with God in seasons of sorrow and depression. They model vulnerability—bringing our deepest emotions before Him without fear. Lament bridges our present pain with God’s promises, reminding us that joy will return. The psalmist encourages his own soul to keep hoping in God, showing us that lament is not the end but a pathway to renewed faith. In grief, we are invited to express ourselves to God, recall His promises, and move toward praise even in the dark.
PRAYER
A Prayer for Help
God, help me. Here I am—I need You. I have nothing without You. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and You are all I need. Please restore my hope and joy, and draw me closer to You. Make me aware of how You are at work in my life, and teach me how to rejoice in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.