If we are obsessively dreading or anticipating a future
event, we may overlook the blessings God wants to give us today. In fact, our feared
or coveted event may never even happen. It is unhealthy for us to focus on what
we want instead of what God already gave us. Stress and unhappiness come from
unfulfilled expectations, and they cause physical ailments. We get so upset
that we drive our self into a negative tailspin, simply because we want
something we do not have.
The truth is that we need nothing and no one other than
Jesus in our life. We cling to Christ in us (Colossians 1:27). He
makes us totally complete (Colossians 2:10). God has a peaceful plan and a
hopeful future for us (Jeremiah 29:11). A fulfilled life does not
include God and something else. Contentment is found in God alone. Focus on
serving God as you go to work, participate in a hobby, visit with family and
friends, or worship with your church family. When God is ready, believe that He
will bring us what He wants us to have.
Do not make a decision on the spur of the moment, unless
God leads you and gives you the anointing to make a wise choice. If you are
forced to decide now, then follow God’s peace within you. If you have no peace
within, then wait. If God opens a door for you to procure what you desire, you
will have total peace about it. You are not alone, and you will never be
lonely, as long as you spend quality, quiet time with Jesus, the lover of your
soul (1 John 4:10). He is closer to us than any person will ever be,
because He lives within us.
Trust God to give you what He
wants you to have and wait for His timing and will (Proverbs 3:5-6). Keep those discouraging
thoughts under the Spirit’s control and praise God even for the negative
aspects in your life. That will put Satan in his place and let God work on your
behalf. Watch for God's little love letters to you every day in the
form of shapes in the clouds, a beautiful flower, a lilting bird's song, an old
friend's phone call or a song in your heart or on the radio. Once we decide that we only desire what God wants for our
life, then joy fills our soul regardless of our circumstances.
We can claim as many scriptures
as we can find all day long, but God is not moved until we totally surrender to
Him the desires of our heart. Claiming promises is often trying to twist God's
arm to work on our behalf. He is already working all things out for our good (Romans 8:28). We just
have to trust and praise Him in the bad times, as well as in the good. If we
start living a life of praise now, we will be blessed by the Lord in ways we
never even imagined. Rejoice in life one moment at a time.
Prayer:
Father God, living in the center of Your
will is the happiest place on earth. You may want us to be or do something, and
what we desire is contrary to Your will for us. We only find contentment in
Your perfect plan for our life. You will bring it to pass in Your timing and
way. We can peek through every open door, but remind us to wait on Your Holy
Spirit within us to tell us whether or not to walk through that door. Teach us
to rejoice each day in what You do give to us. Help us to cherish Your gifts
and to thank You for each one of Your provisions for us.
Thought for the Day:
Surrender all your desires to the Lord and live
your life as a praise offering to Him. Then God will put His desires in your
heart and meet them. - Psalm 37:4
