| * * * * * * * * * * * * Today's Word With Joel & Victoria Osteen (2010-01-27) Trust God To Do It His Way Today's Scripture "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:9, NIV) Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Every person has things they're believing for, situations they want to see changed, and dreams God has placed in their hearts. But sometimes, we try to figure out how it's all going to happen. If we're not careful, we'll put God in a box and try to tell Him how to do it, when to do it, and where to do it. Today's scripture tells us that God's ways are not our ways. They are higher and better than our ways. If you don't get your way, if things don't happen on your timetable, instead of getting discouraged, why don't you believe that God has something better in store? Just because it doesn't happen your way doesn't mean it's not going to happen. Remember, God has a plan. He's got it all figured out. Don't limit Him by trying to get it done your way. Instead, simply say, "God, I'm trusting You. I know You have my best interest at heart. And even if I don't get my way, I'm going to stay open and believe that You're still directing my steps into the abundant life You have for me." A Prayer for Today Heavenly Father, I choose to trust You. I cast my cares on You. I give You my plans, dreams, and desires for the future. Thank You for working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your peace as I wait patiently to see Your plan unfold. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (Joel & Victoria Osteen) * * * * * * * * * * * * Today's Word with Joel & Victoria Osteen (2010-01-28) Trust Him with Your Dreams Today's Scripture "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives" (John 12:24, NLT) Today's Word from Joel and Victoria It's good to be passionate about your dreams, but did you know a dream can become an idol? If that's all you think about and you're not going to be happy unless it happens your way, that's out of balance. The fact is, sometimes you have to put that dream on the altar. Are you frustrated because you're trying to force things to happen on your timetable? Sometimes we hold on to things so tightly, but actually, when we let them go, that's when God can bring them to pass. If you'll release that frustration and not let it become the center of your attention, but instead use that same time and energy to thank God that He's directing your steps, you open the door for God to give you the desires of your heart. We have to remember, God already knows what we want and what we are in need of. He's the One who put those desires in us. We shouldn't be consumed by trying to make things happen. Instead, a greater act of faith is to be happy right where you are; to stay open and trust God because He has good plans in store for your future! A Prayer for Today Father God, today I release my dreams, my desires, my "wants" like a seed falling to the ground. I know that You have a good plan for my future, and I trust You to bring it to pass in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (Joel & Victoria Osteen) * * * * * * * * * * * * |
It's so easy to read... but yet in real life sometimes that hard.
We should trust in God, that He directs/changes our life in a way what is good for us. In His way, and not in the way which might find an idea or a plan in our head. We have to be patient, trusting, believing.
Oftentimes I'm doubtful about myself. What am I doing wrong? What's my problem? Why does it seem to be that difficult to lay everything down and just wait and trust? I try hard to don't suffer because of those circumstances which bother me. Feeling so helpless sometimes. Getting weaker and weaker. Seeing my health getting worse. It's hard to try to be strong all the time. It's like loosing the ground under my feet. Loosing myself.
But I wanna trust in You! Don't wanna live my life without You and Your guidance!
Please forgive me! ... my weakness, the moaning, doubts ...
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