Good morning, Papa God!
I am finding so much peace and contentment here in Your Presence this morning. It’s amazing how much peace I have when I quit asking You to do things my way. I should instead be doing things Your way. Forgive the stubbornness that runs in my DNA! Your way is the best way, even when I do not understand it. When I accept with joy Your way as best, I have a peace that surpasses all understanding! Yes, Papa God, I look to Jesus as my example, the One Who is gentle and lowly in heart, the One Who put aside His position as God, and lowered Himself to become a man. He humbled Himself to die on a cross for sin. He was a bondservant, serving others throughout His entire ministry. Help me to be like Him, humble and serving others, and being content in whatever circumstance of life I may be in. I know that having humility makes me vulnerable, but causes me to be transparent before You and others. It is where I need to be for You to do Your great work within me, changing me into the likeness of Jesus. I am so impatient for what You have prepared for me, but I am learning not to rush You or, for that matter, rush ahead of You trying to work out situations in my own power. I am learning to trust You and believe that one day all the moments of my life will make sense just as You have promised they will. Your plans for me will be worth the wait. Keep my faith strong in the moment as I wait. But, Papa God, help me to not give up while I wait; help me to continue to do all the ordinary tasks of each day well and to do them all for You. Keep me humble, transparent, and vulnerable before You, Papa God. Keep pride from my heart!
My child,
A surrendered and humble heart is one that is totally dependent on Me, trusting only in Me, and not yourself and your understanding. It is the greatest gift you can give to Me. I know all your fears and letting go is at the top of the list. But I have your life covered by My grace and power, so surrender your will to Mine. Give Me room within your heart to act on your behalf. Surrender the pride within you that thinks you can figure this all out and solve all the problems, and that you, by yourself, have the wisdom to resolve all issues. We both know that this is a lie from our enemy, Satan. Let go of your plans and strategies so your pride and vanity will not hinder My will for you. Significance! What is that in your life you ask? I am showing you that path, and you will see it more clearly in a humbled state. I want you to understand and recognize purpose as I define purpose. It is not necessarily in what is seen. Significance and purpose are the results of being sent, doing each day what I have purposed for you – yes, even in the ordinary. What you see as ordinary, everyday tasks and a “waste of time in My kingdom’s work”, I call it a part of My plan for you. Of course, My child, you do not see My reasoning for the path that I am having you walk, but believe Me, there is a purpose. You will rejoice in its outcomes. This I know for certain. So, continue your faith walk and trust Me that I have your purpose now and eternally all planned out. Cease striving to understand it and just follow My Spirit’s leadership. Say yes to the way I choose to work in your life and trust Me with each step you take. Give thanks in all circumstances, My child. This action proves that you acknowledge My Sovereignty. No matter what life may look like, when you give thanks instead of grumbling, you acknowledge that I know best and that I can run this world and your life better than you can. Pride in your own wisdom and understanding will only lead to you falling down. Let go of the control of your life and let Me handle all the outcomes. You will find it works better this way. Why? Because you do not know and see what I know and see. I am your God and your Father. Trust in My deep love for you.
(Prov.22:4; Prov.1:1819; 1 Peter 5:6; 1 Cor.15:58; Matt.11:29; Phil.2:5-8; Luke 14:11; Prov.3:5-6)
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