We don’t have to look
far to find things that complicate our day.
A restless night of sleep
disturbed with constant nightmares can set our whole morning off track; like
little fingers jabbing at the center of our joy.
Those few tense days
awaiting that call from the doctor with your test results; how the “future”
dangles by the phone lines.
Deadlines, pressures and
that pile of bills awaiting your attention and how the numbers in your checking
account just don’t add up.
All the things to be
figured out and tough decisions to be made. How they tug at your time and your
energy.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
We can attach ourselves
to hope today….or to fear.
We can attach our peace
to faith in God or give in to uncertainty created by the one who smiles on our
defeat and laughs at our nightmares.
It’s a choice, really.
What we “own”.
We’re free to either
choose the Word of God and His promises to us or we can be a slave to the evil
one.
Faith doesn’t come alive
– I mean truly come alive until it’s lived out!
Wouldn’t you agree that what we own
deep down in our spirit is what we will offer the world today?
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Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (ESV)
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (ESV)
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Corinthians 6:20
“you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (NIV)
“you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (NIV)
Oh Debbie, I just got this in my inbox. What timing. The dream I'd been working so hard on, hit a terrible snag and this morning it's been hard to even think clearly. But all that means is now is the time - today - for what is deep down in my spirit to come out! Thank you, thank you!
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