Daniel stayed on brand. Knowing his decision could end his life, he continued to worship the Lord, His God. Their threats did not change his freedom. Their deception did not alter his devotion. Their plans did not deter his purpose. Daniel continued to pray and worship. Daniel stayed on brand.
A Declaration of Faith
He rescues me from every trap and protects me from every disease.
He covers me with His feathers, shields me with his wings.
His promises are my armor and my protection.
Therefore I will not fear disease, terrorist, nor disaster.
No matter what disaster surrounds me, I will not fear. I will trust in Him.
REGRET
I do not live in regret but hope. I will see your redemption and your restoration in the land of the living.
Love Yourself
Jesus commanded us to “love our neighbors as we love ourselves.” Charity starts with being charitable towards ourselves.
God is For You
“Never be motivated by fear or guilt.”
Flee from anything that is trying to manipulate you to do something if their tactic involves fear or guilt. It is not from God. God motivates with love and mercy. Remember, God has not given us a spirit of fear. Therefore, He doesn’t motivate by fear. He died on the cross to remove our guilt. Therefore it would be counterproductive to motivate by guilt.
A Productive Struggle
our all-powerful Father who has the ability to quickly take away our sorrow, sometimes allows us to walk through the pain. Why would a good Father do that?
Count It All Joy
I’m learning to see discomfort, setbacks, and disappointments as opportunities for God to provide protection; as opportunities for God to do more than I can ask, think, or imagine.
Do You Believe?
God wants to do the miraculously in all of our lives. He wants to resurrect areas we thought were hopeless. He wants to turn our mourning into marveling.
No Fear
This morning, allow Holy Spirit to come and bring you comfort as He did for me. As I was processing all of the above emotions, I began meditating and personalizing Psalms 112. I remembered who I am and whose I am. Fear is not my inheritance nor is it yours.
Panic or Trust
I remembered my history with God. He has always looked ahead and provided. We have never experienced lack. While God has not yet opened my eyes to see the Ram in the bush, I know it’s there. Because I trust God is Jehovah Jireh, the God who looks ahead and provides.