Are you feeling like you have tried everything you could possibly do to move ahead? Have you prayed many nights for long-awaited changes to take place in your life? And are you still finding yourself in the same place you started, seeing little to no change at all? For those of you who said yes to these questions…this word is for you today.

I remember one time, I was going out of town on business for training. I had already made the necessary arrangements for the trip, which included booking the hotel, flight, and renting the car. I had planned everything out prior to the trip. When I arrived at the location to pick up my rental car, there was a delay, or you can say a small problem. They did not have my rental ready. They had overbooked the rentals for that day. This was very frustrating for me, because I was on a tight schedule. To add to the madness, I had to wait around for 30 to 40 minutes for them to straighten everything out. I then asked for a manager to assist with this incident.

The manager quickly resolved the issue and offered me an upgraded vehicle. I also told the manager that I had been waiting for 30 to 40 minutes for this issue to be resolved, and I was behind in my schedule. The manager then upgraded the rental car again, and offered me two free days. Basically, they gave me two free upgrades and two free rental days. Talk about an upgrade!

I quickly heard my Heavenly Father say “I am upgrading those of you who have encountered hindrances.” Within the past season, some blessings were blocked, delayed, or even derailed, but now you will begin to see your life being upgraded. What should have been given to you, more will be released to you because of the hindrances you have encountered in the past seasons, for the Almighty is “upgrading” your blessings. Double for your trouble.

My Prayer for you today: I pray for those who have encountered countless hindrances and obstacles on life’s journey. I speak that the blessings of the Lord will no longer be blocked, delayed, or hindered. Father, I thank you for upgrading them today!

By Marquetta Smith