Wednesday, December 19, 2007

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Looking to God
 
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:19 
 
There’s a big difference between your wants and your needs. Your desires come from many different sources. Some come from your peers and friends, others from your age and stage in life. Something as inanimate as a TV can actually influence what you think you need. Amidst all these influences, God will not grant you everything you request. A good father doesn’t give in to his child’s every whim. No, he carefully considers what they need; then decides: (a) what’s best for them (b) when they’re ready for it. This means growing up! It means understanding and accepting that if God doesn’t grant it, you don’t need it - at least not yet! If it were a genuine need He’d have supplied it already. Anytime there’s a discrepancy between what you think you need and what’s actually being supplied - trust God, and thank Him for knowing what’s best. Remember, you’re to prosper and be in health - 'as your soul prospers' (3 John: 2). If you’re not growing spiritually, that should be your primary concern! Every other supply will flow 'as your soul prospers'. (3 John: 2) That’s why it’s so important to maintain a healthy heart towards God; for what would it profit if you gained the whole world and lost your soul? (Mark 8:36). Don’t stress out, burn out, become jealous, or strive for things. Keep your head in the right place. Seek His kingdom first, and all these things, whatever they are, will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). God guarantees it!
 
Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant me patience in accepting the things I need and not those I want.  Help me to trust you in all my ways, knowing that you love me and know what’s best for me.  In Jesus’ Precious Name, Amen
 

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