“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot,” Proverbs 14:30 ESV. Why should I waste time wishing that God had made me differently? I was made to fulfill His sovereign plan in the earth, so changing the basic design would disqualify me from my created purpose here. After all, is it “My Life” in the first place? He is the Giver of Life, so I should trust his judgments. Envy has no place in the life of a true believer. I can be inspired by others, informed by others, and learn to emulate the good qualities of others, but only to enhance my life, not trade it for someone else’s as if mine was not divinely engineered by my Creator. LORD, deliver me from every trace of envy within my soul and help me be the best version of the man you designed me to be. And in Your Goodness and Mercy, use me to help others do the same.
“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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