Episode October 7, 2026 6 min 21s

The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - The Lord Is My Portion

What does it mean to say, “The Lord is my portion”? When life feels uncertain, we can be tempted to measure security by what we own, accomplish, or can control. But Scripture points us toward a deeper source of contentment: God Himself. When we recognize the Lord as our portion, we can find hope and stability even when circumstances change or the things we depend on are taken away.

Making God our portion means trusting that His presence, faithfulness, and promises are enough. It does not mean we will never experience loss, disappointment, or uncertainty, but it gives us something circumstances cannot take away. Instead of placing our hope in temporary possessions, relationships, success, or earthly security, we can turn our hearts toward God and remember that He remains faithful in every season. When the Lord is our portion, we have reason to hope, persevere, and rest in His goodness.

Highlights

What it means to make the Lord our portion and source of hope
Why earthly possessions and circumstances cannot provide lasting security
How trusting God can bring contentment during seasons of uncertainty or loss
Why God’s presence and faithfulness are greater than anything we can gain or accomplish
How to shift our hope from temporary things to the promises of God
Why recognizing God as our portion helps us persevere through difficult seasons
Encouragement to find lasting hope and stability in the Lord rather than in circumstances

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Full Transcript Below:

The Lord Is My Portion

By Cindi McMenamin

Bible Reading:
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“Therefore I wait