Amazed

I truly believe that God gives us the words that we need when we need them. That is because His word is alive and active! The Bible is not just a book on the shelf... God gave me this verse today as I prayed.

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” What amazed me was not only did God give me this word that I needed but when I read the context of it, just WOW! 

Moses the guy who had been leading the Israelites since they left Egypt had died and Joshua was about to take over and the Lord was giving Joshua encouragement and reminding him that He would not leave Joshua's side nor forsake him. But the Lords instructions to Joshua were very clear God said follow my law. He told Joshua "The book of the law shall not depart from your mouth but you shall meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written and then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success." (full text in Joshua 1:1-9)

God left us His word so we we could use it, because it is powerful and because it helps us know our creator on a personal level. God does not want to ensnare us in our wrong doings, He gave us the Bible to free us, to give us awareness. It is transformative for our mind and heart! The Lord was telling Joshua I'm here with you don't worry but know my word and love my word and then you will prosper. 

We really can not walk the life God has intended for us if we don't let His word invade our hearts. We need to renew our mind every day. This world is always ready to strike a blow but the Word is always ready to guide us and encourage us. Have a little less world everyday and a little more of Gods Word and watch your heart and mind change! #beamazedatHim

Be Still

Sometimes it can seem like a very hard thing to do, to be still and know that God is in control, to wait for His will to be done but sometimes this is the very thing we must to do. He wants us to rest in Him, to trust in Him, Gods provision is very real! He knows what we need and when we need it. The enemy can't change His plans for you and God isn't going to change His mind about you! Rather than worrying about tomorrow, get on your knees today. You will find more peace and hope through prayer, reading the Bible and worshiping God than you ever will living in the lie and entrapment of worry and fear. #bestillandknow

Enough?

Have you ever wondered when the time would come that God realizes exactly what kind of person you are? When He will get tired of your sin and doubt? When He will decide that He is done with you? I know I have, in fact I have spent many days wondering when God will realize that I am not enough. Here's the truth though, it is His love that makes us enough! He knows every dark crevasse of our hearts and He loves us anyway, He knows every sinful thought and action we have yet He chooses us anyway, He knows every wrong we've ever done but He says we can be a light anyway! His grace is enough to cover every mistake and His love is enough to mend every bit of our brokenness! 

 

"But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." Psalm 86:15 

Willing Hearts

We all have talents and gifts but are we using them for Gods glory? When He stirs your heart do you answer with a willing spirit? Here is a devotion from Exodus I pray it moves your heart toward the Lord!