Word of the Day
Submitted by Nancy Minor
All around you I am speaking. Everyday I send you messages. Yet you say, “I have no testimony, God is not doing anything in my life right now.” Stop looking backwards and thinking that what I have done is so spectacular that I cannot top that (Philippians 3:14-14; Jeremiah 29:11)!
The day I intervened in your life and you recognized My wooing for the first time…was that not the most incredible day? Yet, I have many incredibles to share with you…many “Oh My Gosh,” and “Take My Breath Away” moments. But you’ve allowed the mundane to ensnare you. You have been gazing so long at what is right in front of you, that you have stopped seeing the glorious love notes strewn along the path of your life. Yes you heard me right! You are no longer looking with possibility eyes. You are not even seeing the little messages I have hand written and tucked for you through out the day. Tear yourself away from the worries, stress and cares that are mounting up in your mind and heart.
Let My Peace mount garrison over your heart and stand guard throughout your day (Philippians 4:7). Read My love notes with the eyes of your heart. “But where are they?” you ask. They are embedded in the everyday things. The bird’s song is Me whistling happily as I spread the day out before you. The warmth of the sun is My tender caress on your shoulder. The blue of the sky is My smile hello. And when it is raining, I am simply clearing the air for you. The pristine glisten of the snow is to give you a glimpse of the snow white robe of righteousness that is yours through my Son. The parking place close by is My favor. So are the friendliness of the check out person, and the rearrangement of your schedule at work… and the list goes on and on each day.
You see, I am intimately involved with your life. Like a wise and good earthly parent watches for opportunities to teach their child through everyday experiences, and to bless them when they are not expecting it, I your Heavenly Father, am always planning ways to bless you! I am very vigilant to guard you, protect you, and to teach you My ways, so that you can walk in the paths of Blessing.
So tomorrow, look for My Love Notes, will you? They are tucked into unusual things and places, as well as found in My Word. Do not worry about tomorrow child. I am already there, and it is going to be grand! In Jesus the Best is yet to be. Therefore, trust in Me and watch and see. Here’s Looking at You Kid! Love, Dad (Abba)
For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (Jeremiah 29:11 Amplified)
I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own [yet]; but one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward. (Philippians 3:13-14 Amplified)
And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 Amplified)
Dear Abba,
Thank you for your love gifts strewn along my path. Thank you for anointing my steps to walk in the paths you have chosen for me. Help me to be a blessing and teach me to read your messages more clearly. You said if we ask for wisdom you would give it to us liberally and not upbraid us. I surely need your wisdom to know your ways and hear your voice. Open my eyes to see. Thank you Lord.
In Jesus Name Amen.
Reflect and Journal
1. Take time today to pay attention to the little things and journal your day of love notes and gifts from Him no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. Do not despise the small things by not considering them as gifts from Me. Take a notepad and make a list as you go through your day and at day’s end take time to verbalize your thankfulness.
2. Write a letter, a love letter of thankfulness, even a short note if time escapes you. Do something and you will be amazed.
3. As you verbally thank Him and write your note ask Him for the deeper message behind the obvious in the gifts He left you. You will be very surprised to find some are keys to open doors of revelation and wisdom or ingredients which meet unmet needs.