Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.” We know that Jesus said, “There is none good but the Father” so how do we interpret this contradiction? It requires taking in the full counsel of God. In Hebrews we are instructed that the Word of God “is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart”. So intentions matter with God. The key here is to allow the Word to clean up your heart by exposing your intentions, which it clearly has the power to do. We “obtain favor” with God by seeking His will over our own. It is a daily battle, which is why we need to read and meditate on His WORD daily. Good people are not perfect people, they are hungry people; seekers are finders! LORD, I know my failures all to well, but I believe Your Word, “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in [me] will complete it”.
“This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24 ESV. The table is set for a brand-new day. Only God knows exactly what is already prepared for my arrival in it. I must now leave behind days gone by and ready myself for new insight, a higher life, and greater things. Am I up for what today will bring? Only the day will tell, but the One who provides it will also carry me through it. One thing is sure; I will walk upon on sacred footprints since the Alpha and Omega has already trod this moment in advance, sprinkling blessings and divine opportunities throughout. I must pay attention so I don’t miss a thing He has placed along the path. Lord God, Lover of My Soul, today is the day You have made; I am so good with that and already rejoicing in what is to unfold. Lift me in Your arms and carry me through with faith, joy, and purpose.
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