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Devotional for May 20, 2026

Husband and Wife Series Daily Devotional

DIVINE HELP

Anchor Scripture: Psalm 121:1–2

” I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. “

Help is a divine system ordained by God for the advancement and fulfillment of man’s destiny. No one excels in life without help. God designed life in such a way that every individual will need assistance at different stages whether in marriage, career, ministry, business, or family life. Even Adam, though created perfect, needed help, and God gave him Eve as a helper suitable for him (Genesis 2:18). This shows that divine help is not a sign of weakness; it is part of God’s order for success.

The absence of help is often the hidden reason behind stagnation in many homes and families. A man may be gifted, hardworking, and prayerful, yet struggle because the ministry of helpers is missing in his life. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 that two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labour, and if one falls, the other lifts him up. Also, when Moses grew weary in battle, Aaron and Hur lifted his hands until victory came (Exodus 17:12). This reveals that divine helpers sustain us when our strength is failing and position us for victory.

God specializes in sending help at the right time. David declared in Psalm 46:1 that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The Lord can raise men and women to support a family, connect destinies, open doors, strengthen marriages, and establish ministries. Today, every home trusting God for lifting must cry for divine help, because when God sends help, struggles become testimonies and delay gives way to divine speed.

Bible References:

Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Exodus 17:12

Daily Prayer:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I receive divine help for my life, home, and family. Lord, raise helpers of destiny for us and connect us to people assigned for our lifting. Every spirit of struggle, delay, and frustration caused by lack of help is broken today. Our homes shall not lack support, our marriages shall flourish, our careers shall advance, and our ministries shall grow by Your divine assistance. Lord, be our ever-present help, and let our testimonies manifest speedily, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.