Daily Devotion for February 4, 2022

Due to the bad weather & road conditions, I decided to spend the night at work (in the jail cell). Some of my coworkers thought I was joking or just plain crazy, but I was very much prepared for some good night sleep. I had my pillow, thick blanket, my Superman pajamas on (with the white footies & the cape) & my wave cap (Hey! I know I’m bald headed, but I got hair in my dreams). I went to my bunk, went to sleep & woke up from having the best sleep I’ve had since 1976. When I walked out of my jail cell, my coworkers asked me, “How in the world could I sleep so good knowing where I was at?” I told them, “My desire for sleep was greater than the conditions of my environment!” In life, understand that your environment nor anyone else can NOT create your peace. You have to create your own peace. So often, we allow ourselves to get disappointed because we rely on others people to make us happy or feel good about ourselves. Know that God had made you with His character & nature. You were built to overcome & be victorious inspite of your conditions, but you have to do your part. Get prepared for your peace by: Obedience to God, forgiving others (as well as forgiving yourself), monitor what or who you listen to & stand clear of drama & foolishness. Regardless of your past failures, it’s not too late to ask God to help you now. Remember, your atmosphere won’t birth your peace, but your peace can birth or change your atmosphere. #The change around you comes from the change within you! Be blessed! #brotherprater
Brother Prater