Sunday Devotional – June 29, 2025
Still Surrounded… But Still Standing
Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Sis, have you ever looked around and felt like the attack was closing in from every direction?
Like the storm got louder.
Like the weapons got heavier.
Like the silence from God was deafening?
You’ve been standing. You’ve been praying. You’ve been crying out.
But it feels like Heaven is quiet and hell is having a field day.
You’re wondering:
“God… have You forgotten me?”
Let me declare this into your spirit this morning:
No, He hasn’t.
No, He won’t.
And no, this isn’t the end of your story.
When You’re Surrounded, Remember Who Surrounded You First
The enemy may be circling you right now.
People may be plotting.
You might feel the weight of spiritual warfare like never before.
But look again.
You’re not just surrounded by struggle.
You’re surrounded by the Savior.
The God who promised never to leave you is still in the middle of the mess.
The God who said, “I go before you,” is still out front.
He didn’t bring you through hell and heartbreak just to abandon you here.
This Battle Is Not Proof of His Absence—It’s Proof of Your Anointing
You don’t get attacked like this if you’re not carrying something dangerous to the kingdom of darkness.
The enemy didn’t come for you because you’re weak.
He came for you because you’re chosen.
Because you’re powerful.
Because you’re about to step into something that hell can’t stop.
But here’s what hell forgot:
You’re not fighting alone.
What Do You Do When You’ve Prayed and Nothing’s Moved?
You PUSH.
Pray Until Something Happens.
Even if your voice is tired.
Even if your knees are weak.
Even if your heart is broken—you PUSH.
You PUSH because God is still God.
You PUSH because His promises are still true.
You PUSH because even if you can’t see Him—you can trust Him.
Don’t Be Moved by What You Feel—Be Anchored by What You KNOW
God is not flaky.
He’s not finicky.
He’s not like people who walked away when it got hard.
He is FAITHFUL.
- He was faithful when you were broken.
- He was faithful when you had nothing left.
- He was faithful when they betrayed you.
- He was faithful when you felt unworthy.
And He is faithful right now.
He Hasn’t Brought You This Far to Leave You Here
Sis, you are too close to give up.
The fire didn’t destroy you.
The pit didn’t hold you.
The prayers haven’t been wasted.
God has walked every step with you.
Through every night of tears.
Through every unanswered question.
Through every moment you questioned your own worth.
And today, He’s reminding you:
“I have not forgotten you. I’m not done with you. And I will not fail you.”
Today’s Challenge:
- Get still. Turn off the noise. Shut down the voices of fear.
- Write down three battles that feel too heavy.
- Next to each one, write this: “BUT GOD IS WITH ME.”
- Then declare out loud:
“Even surrounded by trouble—I’m surrounded by glory.”
Today’s Declaration:
“God has not forsaken me.
He has not changed His mind about me.
He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Though I am surrounded, I will not be shaken.
I will pray until something happens.
I will trust when I cannot trace Him.
I will believe when my faith feels thin.
Because my God is faithful.
My God is with me.
And He has never lost a battle.”
Sis, lift your head.
Wipe your tears.
Straighten your crown.
You are not forgotten.
You are not forsaken.
You are not finished.
You are surrounded—
but you are STILL STANDING.
