Word of the Day
I never force you into being something that you aren’t, nor do I say bear this or that kind of fruit before it is time. There is always fruit appropriate to the season; appropriate to your stage of growth. You have done well. You matter. You matter to Me.
Remember the lessons learned and do not disparage yourself. You are much farther than you think. The only barricade that can stop you now is believing a lie from the enemy about your progress. So, put on My armor “daily”. Put off the old man and when the enemy shoots arrows of doubt and accusation you will be prepared to overcome any onslaught (Eph 6:10-18 Eph 4:22)).
Trust in My character and goodness. Know this; I change not (Hebrews 13:8). I am for you and not against you. I planned everything before you were ever born and I will bring it to pass (Ephesians 2:10).
All of creation waits for your revealing (Romans 8:19). Even as I have urged you to be patience with the weak, to encourage the faint hearted, I also want you to do these things for your own self. Have patience. Have My patience. Incline your self to Me for I hear your cry (Psalms 40:1).
Be anxious for nothing and remember, I am pleased with you. I am looking off in the distance to your harvest and I see a crop about ready to yield the fruit of a lifetime (Philippians 4:6). All I can say is, “It is good, very good and you are good, very good!”
“And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint” (Galatians 6:9 Amplified)
“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God” (Philippians 4:6 Amplified)
Prayer
It is so good to be held and cared for by such patient hands of love. Your kindness amazes me, surrounds me and captivates me with unfailing love. Remind me of all the lessons I have learned. Let them be like sign post along the way.
My past failures have become course corrections in my life. I choose to be patient with my own self as You are patient with me. Take me higher that I might see what You see. Until I see as You see, I will confess what you say, “I am good, very good and it is good, very good.”
Reflect and Journal:
1. Have you ever been forced by anyone to be something you are not. Forgive, forgive, and forgive some more! Forgive yourself and shed any garments other than the ones He wishes for you to wear. Put on His words, “Your are good!”
2. What judgments have you made in reference to your own value?