All honor and glory to God! I spent another day today, off my scheduled regimen. See what had happened was... I decided to take an hour-long nap after my workout, which turned into two hours, thus knocking me off of my desired schedule. Then, my stomach decided it wanted to cramp up for like an hour, which made it impossible for me to focus on anything but the pain. And then, my best friend and I talked for about an hour; I love my best'est, he doesn't live out here anymore so we had some catching up to do. But, I'm here, trying to make sure I put out this SOD. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity, God Bless!
~~ Tylesha ~~
Passage James 3:5-8 (NLT):
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison."
Yesterday, we were reminded that our actions and reactions speak for themselves, we should be consistent; if we claim to be a Christians, then our actions should reflect Christ-like behavior even when we think that no one is looking; God sees all! "If the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand" (Psalm 37:23-24 ~ NIV). God finds delight in individuals whose paths lead to righteousness - those who follow the Lord's footsteps, trusting Him, and abiding by His will. We often make decisions in our own right, without seeking first the Kingdom of Heaven, therefore, we are led to a dead-end. God cannot direct our ways, and keep every step firm, if we do not seek His advice before we step out. Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV) says, "... a man's life is NOT his own; it is NOT for man to direct his own steps ." "A man's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?" (Proverbs 20:24 ~ NIV). We are many times perplexed by the events that surround us, things that we may never understand, while others fall into place once we allow ourselves to see how God is working in our lives. However, we should find contentment in the fact that God is in control, and "God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them" (Romans 8:28). Proverbs 16:20 says, "Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful." STOP being afraid or reluctant to allow God to lead your pathway, He knows what is best; regardless to your uncertainty of His timing or His design, trust in His ability. The Word says, "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river" (Isaiah 48:17-18 ~ NIV). Peace and righteousness come to us as we obey God's will, but doing things according to our own selfish intent, opens the doors to punishment and threatens our harmony and virtue.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for your breath of life, your protection, and your peace. Father God we ask that you will continue to provide comfort, strength, and peace to Myra and her family in their time of bereavement, and we pray that you will keep her father's soul as it rests waiting for your return. Lord we each have our individual concerns etched on our hearts, but we know that by the power of our tongue we can claim defeat over the enemy, and we may confess our desired results and praise you for the victory that is already won. Today we stand firm, thanking you for triumph over our trials, deliverance from our burdens, protection from our enemies, and we rebuke all weapons formed against us, providing permission for your angels and Holy Spirit to manage our affairs on Earth. We thank you for your continued favor, and the peace that comes along with trusting in you. We submit our affirmation of faith, in the name of Jesus, Amen!
~~ Tylesha ~~
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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