Word of The Day
It was long ago written on the palm of My hands the plans I have for you (Isaiah 49:16). Each and every detail of your life is etched in the very fabric of My heart. As the worlds were being shaped, formed, and spoken into existence, you were on My mind.
With each thought and preparation of the earth to hold and cradle man, contemplations of your gifting stirred Me—ever provoked Me to move with endless grace on your behalf—to prepare a place, a habitation in which the full expression of your gifts could unfold.
I have not forgotten a single desire I have for you. Just as I have numbered the hairs on your head, I have counted all the breaths to be inhaled and exhaled by you in the time you have been given.
Beloved, your gifts are astonishingly beautiful because you are the expression—the mirror image of unique and diverse aspects of My heart. I am like a diamond with many facets of which you are one. Each and every facet of a natural diamond is necessary to reflect a complete and full image. Those without flaw, like you, are rare and priceless.
How can I say you are flawless—because you are bought with the blood and have the righteousness of God through faith in Christ (Romans 3:21-23, 1Corinthians 1:30, Philippians 1:11). Yes, all have sinned and come short of My glory, but I have atoned for all including you. All My beloved ones need a reminder once in a while. Don’t let the little foxes rob you of your joy by reminding you of all your past failures. Confess all, repent and relish with great joy My complete and unconditional love flowing in streams of forgiving grace.
Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands; [O Zion] your walls are continually before Me (Isaiah 49:16 Amplified)
Prayer
Lord, my heart is overwhelmed by Your goodness toward me. It is astonishing to know I am engraved on the palm of Your hand. You saw every day of my life before I existed. You have restored me at great cost. Help me to realize and come to know intimately the beauty You see in me.
Let every gift in me come to fullness as I inhale Your words of love and grace. I am flawless in You. confess my sins and You cleanse me of all unrighteousness. Past failure has no power over me for each day begins with new mercies. I receive new mercy today to walk in all You say I am. I confess my unbelief and let go of any guilt or shame. I step into the rivers of forgiving grace, for I am the righteousness God in Christ Jesus. I. I am loved. Amen
Reflect and Journal
- Reflect on the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit ruminating with joy over your gifting and how it would be used to advance the Kingdom . . . even before you were ever born.
- Reflect on being a mirror image of His heart, on being a reflection of who He is.
- He calls you flawless in Christ. What goes through your mind and heart when He says this?