Why Would God Ask You to Give It Up? — Genesis 22:1-2 — July 2, 2026

Why would a loving God ask us to surrender something He gave us? Abraham's story reveals a powerful answer. In today's 5-Minute Daily Devotional, we explore Genesis 22:1-2 and one of the most difficult questions believers face: Why does God sometimes ask us to surrender something we deeply love?🕊️ Grow Closer to God with Our Journals• The Daily Devotional Bible Study Journal: https://amzn.to/3Ln4yB7 • The Daily Devotional Prayer Journal: https://amzn.to/4oULiJn🎁 Download a Free Bible Study Resourcehttps://mailchi.mp/dailydevotionalministries/frg💌 Get these daily devotionals in your inbox each week!https://mailchi.mp/dailydevotionalministries/subscribeLooking at Abraham, the rich young ruler, and the principle of keeping God first, this devotional reminds us that surrender isn't about loss—it's about trust. God's requests are never meant to diminish us but to deepen our relationship with Him and guard our hearts from anything that could become an idol.📖 Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2 (NIV)💗 Support this ministry:https://bit.ly/ddmpartners👕 Shop Faith-Based Apparel & Gifts:https://dailydevotionalstore.com/🎙 Podcast:Apple: https://apple.co/4vkyMa2 Spotify: http://bit.ly/3HoFlEBPurchases through applicable Amazon links help support Daily Devotional Ministries at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!