Give Thanks

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

Have you looked at your week’s calendar yet? If it looks anything like mine it is full of to-do’s to get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday ahead. It seems somewhere in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving week I always lose the reason we celebrate this special day.

This year, I plan to slow down. I’ve made a date to sit down, think back on 2009 and give thanks to the Lord for the blessings He’s sent my way.

In remembering how God has blessed us, we can share His goodness with others. Psalm 118:17 says, “live to tell what the Lord has done.” May we live to remember all we have to be thankful for and in so doing, tell others of His goodness and love.

Start your Thanksgiving list today.
I am thankful for _____________________________________________________!
I am thankful for _____________________________________________________!
I am thankful for _____________________________________________________!
I am thankful for _____________________________________________________!

Faith

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Faith is connecting with God through prayer to carry out what He has called you to do. It is also sitting still until you hear Him loud and clear.

Why is it so hard to just sit still? Our world seems to be all about doing. Christ doesn't want us to be busy, just for the sake of doing something. He wants us to be with Him. Connecting with Him. Listening to Him. Trusting Him. Moving as one with Him.

Take some time to be still and wait. Crawl up in Abba Daddy’s lap and enjoy spending time with and getting to know Him. His voice. His nudge. His ways. His mission.

By sitting still, you won’t miss out. Your faith will grow.

You Are Called

“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” 1 Peter 2:21

You are called. Called not to live a life of your own, but to follow in Christ steps.

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on you,
because the LORD has anointed you
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent you to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
Adapted Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV

You are anointed, appointed, and called!

Be Confident

My heart is confident in You, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart! Psalm 108:1 NLT

It’s Monday and are you feeling unsure of the week ahead? Are you dreading the assignments, appointments, chores, or your responsibilities?

I am experiencing a little anticipation myself this week. However, I'm going to put my confidence in God. I am living this week with only God’s purpose in mind and being confident that He will take care of each detail of my life.

Oswald Chambers writes in My Utmost for His Highest,

“I must learn that the purpose of my life belongs to God, not me.”

No need to fret over the schedule ahead. Lay aside your personal agenda, confidently stepping into each moment realizing you are living out God’s purpose. Be joyous. Be certain.

Oh yes, be confident!