MARCH 30th
BEWARE OF FEELING ENTITLED TO MY GOOD gifts. Receive blessings from Me thankfully, yet be willing to release them back to Me—without growing resentful.
When you have lost something precious (your job, your house, your health, a loved one), you may think it is irrational to be joyful. But this is a worldly way of thinking. Major losses are very painful, and they do need to be grieved. Nonetheless, with time and effort you can learn to focus on the good things that remain—and find Joy in the One who will never leave you.
Remember that it is possible to be sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. The apostle Paul learned the secret of being joyful in all situations through his experiences of multiple hardships. The Holy Spirit empowered Paul to find Joy in the midst of adversity, and He can do the same for you. You must be willing, though, to let go of anything I take from you—no matter how painful the loss. Then direct your attention fully to Me—trusting that I will never let go of you.
MEDITATION:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
—Deuteronomy 31:6
“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”
—II Corinthians 6:4, 10
“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.”
—Psalms 73:23-24
TODAY:
Receive God's blessings with a grateful heart; let Him who is all powerful renew your life. While major losses are very painful, there is a time and season for everything in our lives. Trust in the Lord's promise that He will never let you go.
PRAY:
Dear Father, I ask Your Holy Spirit to empower me as He did Paul; teach me the secret of being joyful in the midst of adversity and multiple hardships. I ask this through Christ Jesus, Amen!
✝️?❤️
May you have much success in the grace of God throughout this week!
Peace and Blessings be with you today!?
