Trust

The source of greatest stress for most of us is being disappointed by others. We want to be able to put our trust in those we love and care about. By trusting people we are misplacing our trust and placing an undue burden on the other party to fullfull our expectations. Only God can be trusted and never fails. Instead we should put them in the Father's hands and trust Him. Only our Father can meet and exceed our expectations EVERY time. So teach me to trust you more and not others. Let me be a person that is steady and dependent upon you to be who you want me to be--even if that's not what everyone else expects. Most of all help me to meet your expectations, Abba. May your kingdom come in my life today and forever.

What do you want me to do, say, be? Lead me--I'll move.

His voice.

Today I am faced with a delimna. Someone close to me tells me that God has spoken to them that I should move in a certain direction in an important area of my life. I know that this person knows the voice of the Father, but I also know that this person has been walking in total disobedience to God's direction in more than one area of life. I have been praying that God would speak to this person, but did He or is this the enemy trying to trick me? So, I seek the Father and ask for His clear direction in all things. I trust no one but my Father. I will not take one step off the path He has set me on without His divine direction. I obey only ONE voice. I am so thankful Father that you let me test and prove you everyday. You turn the hearts of kings! You, Abba are sovereign and not the author of confusion. May your kingdom reign in my life today and in eternity. God you are amazing, you are supernatural, you are I AM and I AM NOT!

Amputation.

As you walk the narrow way there will definately come a time when you are faced with the a choice. Are you going to compromise God's principles in your life or will you stand firm on His promises even in the face of incredible pressure. Sometimes you have to cut off people and habits in order to keep yourself from temptation. "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matt. 18:6 My Pastor gave a wonderful analogy using the story of the hiker who amputated his arm. He didn't want to live without his arm but it was necessary for his survival. If only we felt that way about obedience--like our lives depended on it. Abba, show me what areas of my life need to be amputated. Give me the courage to let go of those areas. I love you--May your kingdom come on earth and in my life. May your perfect will come swiftly like a rushing wind. May the bowls in your throneroom overflow with my petitions and may they accelerate your purposes on earth. Complete that which you have started. May no act of disobedience from me stand between you and your perfect plan.