Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional (August 15, 2025) Choosing Obedience Over Comfort.
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. 1 Peter 4:1 (AMPC)
It is important to understand the difference between suffering in the flesh and suffering demonic affliction. Giving up the selfish appetites of our flesh does not mean we are to suffer from sickness, disease, and poverty. Jesus died to deliver you from the curse of sin. But unless you are willing to suffer in the flesh you will never walk in the will of God.
When you get up in the morning, set your thoughts on walking in God’s will all day long. You might even say to yourself, “Even if I need to suffer in order to do God’s will today, I am setting my mind for obedience.” Tonight, purpose in your heart that you will face tomorrow with determination to please God no matter the cost.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, I choose to obey You today, even when it’s hard. Help me deny selfish desires, walk in Your will, and live with the purpose and determination to please You, amen.
