Working for My Good
Tag: purpose
From My Heart to Yours
I want you do to something for me. Think about those conversations that you’ve had with the Lord when He just whispers in your spirit about the plans He has for you. You know, those dreams that have been inside you for as long as you can remember. What have you been dreaming about lately, or have you gotten so distracted with life that you’ve stopped dreaming? God has placed some amazing things inside of you, and I really want you to allow Him to show you the real you, the one He formed with His own hands (the vessel He breathed life into). Do you see her?
God has placed gifts, talents, and abilities in you to bring Him glory. I’m not going to talk about the parable of the talents. (That one is for another day.) Instead, I want to bring your attention to Philippians 2:13. It says, “for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” He wants us to thrive, and it is for His good pleasure. Sisters, you bring our Father joy! He has so much love for you that it cannot be contained. He delights in you. Do you really know that? Our Father delights in us. And guess what? Those gifts that you carry on the inside give glory to God and encourage others to develop their gifts for His Kingdom.
Peace, the Road to Rest
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
Our theme for today is PEACE.
Peace: a state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
The work of righteousness will be peace,
And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation,
In secure dwellings, and in resting places (Isaiah 32:17-18, NKJV)
And the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.
My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting-places. (Isaiah 32:17-18, Amp)
Righteousness leads us to peace and peace leads us to rest. The place of rest is both spiritual and physical. You can find yourself in chaotic environments and not be affected because you’ve found your way to the secret place of peace in God. Psalm 91 reminds us: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” God is our refuge and fortress, our ever-present help in times of trouble. He is always there. That is why we can have peace in the midst of our storms, because we know Who is in control at all times.
The Manna Chef 