Trust him enough to let things happen without striving to predict or control them. Relax, and refresh yourself in the Light of His everlasting love.
(from Jesus Calling 10/10/12)
All too often I find myself "projecting" myself into the future. I think, I long, I desire for the future. I find myself rehearsing what I will say, what I will do in certain situations. For example, if you follow me on Pinterest you will see that I have my whole future wedding planned out. I know what dress I want, what flowers I will have in my bouquet, all the way down to what vows I want to say. So when I say I rehearse the future, I literally rehearse the future! And I know that thinking about my wedding is not a sin. What girl doesnt think abut their wedding!? However, when I start to think that I can control my future, or when I start to think that I can be self-sufficient in my future is when my thoughts become dangerous and I stray from the truth. "This is a subtle sin- so common that is usually slips by unnoticed." And in my case, all too often.
I find myself longing for those future plans, living in the future and not being fully present. Not trusting where I am NOW. Philippians 4:19 says, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Therefore, today I will commit to live fully in the present, depending on God in each moment, rejoicing in His abundant supply in my life. I will strive to train my mind to seek His help continually, even when I feel competent to handle something by myself. I will learn to rely on Him in some EVERY situation.
This discipline will enable me to enjoy life more and to face each day confidently.
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:3-6
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
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| These are pictures I took yesterday during my evening walk to Starbucks. I sure am blessed to live in such beauitful city.I hope I never take for granted the amazing beauty of these sunsets. |
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