Of Prayer and Dust and Stars - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Saturday, July 25, 2021
by RBC Ministries

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Of Prayer and Dust and Stars

Bible in a Year: Psalms 37-39, Acts 26

Look up at the sky and count the stars.
Genesis 15:5

Today's Scripture & Insight: . Now Abramâ€”in a very human momentâ€”reminded God of that. But note God's response: He assured Abram by telling him to look up and "count the starsâ€”if indeed you can," indicating his descendants would be beyond numbering (15:5).

How good is God, not only to allow such candid prayer but also to gently reassure Abram! Later, God would change his name to Abraham ("father of many"). Like Abraham, you and I can openly share our hearts with Him and know that we can trust Him to do what's best for us and others.

By: James Banks

Reflect & Pray
How do you think Abraham felt when God encouraged Him in such a difficult moment? What candid conversation do you need to have with God today?

Loving heavenly Father, thank You for caring about even the most intimate details of my life. Help me to stay close to You in prayer today.
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