Read My Personal Experience In Relation to this love letter first and you will have a better perspective.
Word of the Day
Beloved, I know in times past, both in the far off and in the very recent, you have experienced weariness of heart…weariness in life. Yes, there have been spurts of energy and exuberant faith when seeds of destiny were dropped into the good soil of your heart and the promises given by men watered them like sweet spring rain. On account of this, hope sprang up only to be doused by the failure of men. Only hope in Me carries the day and brings the harvest.
I know of your expectations and trust in many who have promised to do things with and for you. You thought things to be simple and forthright. You thought people meant what they said and would do accordingly. For the most part, this is true.
However, on the other hand, sometimes it does not happen that way. Why? There are so many reasons; but mostly, people are just people like you…people with good intentions and busy lives. They mean what they say when they say it and then life happens.
Beloved, I am not excusing the practice of breaking promises or not living up to covenant; but, I am saying that men are men and just like you they fail…they miss the mark. This is where grace and a true understanding of provision come in to save the day. This is where knowing one’s value to the King of Kings can make or break the day…can determine if it is filled with joy and trust or if it is filled with anxiety, self-doubt or even worse…having a heart filled with offense, bitterness and resentment at the one who failed to keep their promise…who failed to keep their covenant.
It is all about knowing the worth and the value I place in and on you. You are more than the birds of the air, more than the sparrow or swallow and yet I care for them (Matthew 10:26; Psalms 84:1-4; Luke 12:6). If I think it is important enough to number the hairs of your head, don’t you think I care enough about all the promises and dreams of your heart. Of course I do. I am not limited to the ability of any man to keep his promise. I am the Promised One and I am the Promise.
What I am trying to say is this, “You, My Beloved are more important than the birds of the air that I love and care for.”
They do not worry and yet I keep providing. They do not toil, sow, reap or gather and I still care for them. Therefore, cease from your toil and cease from depending on men and what they have promised to do in order to see your promises, dreams and desires fulfilled. Yes, I will send men and they will help you; but, ultimately I am the One. I have the final word; therefore, forgive and forget and your path will be cleared of all stumbling blocks of offense and self-doubt. Faith will spring up in the assurance of My ability to make a way where there is no way. Trust Me regardless of the situation or how long it takes and do not let worry or self-defeat rule the day. You have already won the race in Me…Read Complete Love Letter
Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they? (Matthew 6:26 Amplified)
HOW LOVELY are Your tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul yearns, yes, even pines and is homesick for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out and sing for joy to the living God. Yes, the sparrow has found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young–even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; they will be singing Your praises all the day long. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (Psalms 84:1-4 Amplified)
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And [yet] not one of them is forgotten or uncared for in the presence of God (Luke 12:6 Amplified)
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows (Matthew 10:30-31 Amplified)
Prayer
Lord, please forgive me where I have thought trusting in men to keep their word was somehow the same as trusting in You. Only hope in You suffices and has the power to bring dreams to fulfillment. You use men to bring things about; but, when one fails, You are not limited in any way. Forgive me for limiting You to my sometimes quite narrow understanding.
I choose to release all those I have held to unrealistic expectations thereby, setting myself up for disappointment and even resentment. I know there have been many times I have failed to keep my word for I am human just like those who have failed me. I choose to walk in and release grace; for I know my heart and life are in Your hands. Nothing is impossible with You. Therefore, I exchange all doubt for faith, all blame for forgiveness and all anxiety for peace. I let go of any offenses, resentment or bitterness. I declare my destiny is in God’s hand where all things are possible.
I declare this day that I am of great value regardless of how I have felt about myself or what others think or say about me. My value to the Lord was demonstrated on a blood saturated cross and that settles everything. The hairs of my head are numbered. My name is carved in the palm of His hand. I am forever etched in His heart and His thoughts toward me are too numerous to be counted. The plans, dreams and desires of my heart are not and cannot be limited by the success or failure of another man. God is sovereign over my life and my dreams. Therefore, I keep my focus on the Lord and His desire for me which is full of unfailing love and promise…full of mercy and grace.
The birds of the air are of great value to the Lord who created them. How much more valuable am I? Words cannot express and all of eternity will be needed to enable the Lord to share the love He has for me in His heart. Because of this, I choose not to struggle…choose not to try and prove myself or make things happen…choose not to blame others for failing to do the things they promised. Today I place all my dependence on and in the Lord who directs my steps. I forgive all, even my own self and the path before me is clear of all stumbling blocks of offense. I wait on the Lord for the race is already won. Amen
Reflect and Journal
1. In what areas of your life are you experiencing weariness of heart or mind…in your marriage, your relationship with a child or loved one…in any area of provision, healing, unfulfilled dreams or promises? Take time to write out your frustration…your weariness. It is good to get it out in the open and then find God’s promise related to your need. Cling to the Word and faith will come.
2. What promises in particular have people made to you in relation to helping you fulfill the dreams and visions of your heart and not kept them?
3. How has this made you feel and have you become offended with them? If so, write out your offense and then write out your forgiveness as well. If you have directly confronted them in a negative and ungodly way, it is time to ask for forgiveness on a personal level. Either way, you must forgive and then release them. Once you have released them, release God to fulfill His plan for you anyway He pleases. Thank Him for not being limited to the success or failure of any man to accomplish His will for your life.
4. Have you in anyway let the lack of fulfillment of dreams, words or promises cause you to be angry with God or live in a place of self-doubt and worry. Forgive God…yes, I know it sounds strange somehow…but if you have blamed God, you must forgive God for somehow not meeting your need the way you thought it should be done. Come bold before the throne of grace and receive mercy in your time of need no matter what it is.
5. You have already won the race in Him…meditate on this.