Today’s
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8
“Trust in the Lord and do good” (Vs 3a)
Words
of Devotion
The Lord promises to give us the desires of our
hearts. But many people take this passage out of context, forgetting that their
own mindset plays a vital part in bringing it to fruition. As my mother once
said, "Where your mind goes, your feet go, so be careful what you think
about."
What is your responsibility when it comes to claiming
promises from God?
Delight yourselves in the Lord (v. 4). Christians
should rejoice in God and desire to walk in obedience. The Lord must have first
place in your life before you can claim the promise in this verse.
Commit your way to the Lord (v. 5). Allow God to
change any aspect of your ambition that is not His will. Remember that when He doesn't answer a prayer as you wished, it is for a
reason.
Trust in Him (v. 5). God is merciful, all-knowing,
kind, and generous. You can trust Him with your hopes and dreams.
Rest in Him (v. 7). Resting in the Lord means
trusting Him to answer prayers in His timing or transform your aspirations so
they conform to His will.
Wait upon the Lord patiently (v. 7). Jesus waited
three decades before beginning His three-year ministry on earth. According to
His example, waiting is one of the key principles of Christian living.
Do your desires align with God's purpose and plan for
your life? He longs to give His followers abundant blessings and fullness of
joy. So allow your dreams to be conformed to the Lord's will, and follow His
guidance faithfully. Only when you surrender to Him will you experience God's
best for your life.
Today: How can we know whether we have true
faith? What is the Evidence that we can really know and that others can see?
Pray: Lord, help me to honestly examine myself Thank
You that as I do so, I can trust Your Spirit to show me what is displeasing to
You. Amen
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