Word of the Day
I hear your voice each time you recite your favorite scripture, your favorite Psalm. You always say, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalms 23:1). Your proclamation is confirmed whenever I deliver your needs and answer your prayers for the people you love so much. You will never be wanting for more because I have given you a contented heart. All you need to do is receive it and say, “I have a contented heart.” Confess this often when storms appear on the horizon to threaten you in any way or lusts of the flesh entice you.
Any vain desire for the most refined and beautiful things can be satisfied by seeing Me in all My fullness. Seeing and touching the finer things of life can create an appreciation for the unlimited talents distributed among my created ones. Never feel others have more creative ability when you see the expressed talents of their lives. Share a moment of joy and rejoice, but never compare yourself. Someone else is looking at you, marveling at your gifting or the creation of your hand. Let little moments of joy capture your heart. I am your joy. Beloved, let Me touch the sorrows of your heart for I am your JOY.
I hear your every word, your every syllable, yes, even the sound of your breath as you inhale and exhale (Psalms 10:17). I prepare your heart and cause you to hear Me as well. Continue to call on Me, knowing beyond a shadow of doubt, I hear you. I hear you before a sound is ever formulated (Psalms 17:6). I listen in advance, in preparation to act. Come boldly! Read Complete Love Letter…
“I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech” Psalms 17:6 NKJV) “LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear” (Psalms 10:17 NKJV)
Prayer
You are my Good Shepherd and provide all my needs. Sometimes I don’t understand why things are the way they are, but I trust You. Let my heart always be content in every circumstance. Storms may arise, many things may entice me, but You will be my one love, my one desire. I will not compare myself to others. I embrace who You have made me to be. I will draw from the gifting of others and give in return. I surrender every sorrow and embrace Your joy. I draw deeply from the wells of salvation. I receive your joy. Amen
Reflect and Journal:
1. Have you compared yourself with someone else and come up short in your own eyes. Confess and agree with who He says you are; His beloved favorite one.
2. Surrender your sorrows for they robe joy. Drink from the fountain of gratefulness and speak with a voice of thanksgiving for all He sacrificed for you. Joy will come and invade your heart
Brenda this was just something that I went through as of this past Friday. Comparing myself to someone else that had emailed me and told me all of what God was doing in their lives. The enemy always is looking and seeking for a way to steal our joy. It was a valuable lesson for me to learn to be content with what God has given me and to be content where I am at this time of my life. How He answered this so lovingly through this devotional. Thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit of God. Love, Lisa