Never Disappointed

"Never Disappointed" By Diane Webb

Psalms 91: 9—"Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation:"

Dwell in the Lord. Let Him be your home. He is your refuge and your home. Live for Him and in Him throughout all your days. Living with the Lord is your only happiness—your only hope. He is your salvation from all that is evil in this world. He is your hope of deliverance. What building you live in or what place of employment you work in only matters so much as you are living in Him and through Him and by Him. He is the rock of your foundation. He is the support beam of your life. He is the comfort of your sleeping place. He is your door of security. Place all hope in Him and nothing else. Anything else is false hope. Disappointment comes from having faith in earthly things. This is false security. The only true hope is in Christ. In Christ you will never be disappointed.



Dear heavenly father, please guard my heart from falling prey to disappointment.  Help me place my hope and trust in you alone.  Help me exercise that faith in all my decisions.  Help me banish all worry from my mind and heart.  I humbly pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

Your Life

"Your Life" By Diane Webb

Luke 12: 22—"And he said unto his disciples, therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on."

Your constant worry about your life is unnecessary and a waste. Keep thoughts of this world out of your mind. Your life on earth is just preparing you for all eternity where you will worship and praise the Lord forever. You are learning patience, trust, and dependence on God for all your needs. You are learning to be a good steward with what he has provided for you. You are learning to be thankful for what you have, your life, and your health. There is no greater accomplishment in this life than to please the Lord and have a righteous attitude. Resist the temptation to compare yourself and your life to others. Your life is your life and theirs is theirs. Do not insult your heavenly father who provides abundantly for you according to his will. He provides for each of his children according to his will. Worship and praise him now. Spend time with him now. Learn as much as you can about him now. This too will prepare you for his kingdom.

Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive me for any wrong attitude I have. Help me focus even more on you and your kingdom. Help me disregard the things of this world. Help me live my life for you according to your will. I ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Consequences

Consequences By Diane Webb

Psalms 91: 8—"Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked."

You will see what happens to the wicked but it will not touch you because you belong to God. All around you the evil will receive their due. You will see with your own eyes the consequences of rejecting God. It will not affect you no matter how close it seems to get. Leave judgment to God and God alone. You do not have to concern yourself with the deeds or misdeeds of others. It is not up to you to seek justice or punishment for those who are wicked. You continue in the path of righteousness and let others accept the results of their choices. You are not responsible for what happens to others by their own decisions. You can be a witness and offer hope. You can share the good news of Jesus Christ. If they accept they accept if they reject they reject. Continue in your path and in your duties. Do not fear the consequences of other's actions. Everything is in God's control and in his hands. He knows what he is doing.

Dear Heavenly Father, help me remember it is not my place to judge others. Help me keep my eyes on the path you have chosen for me and the duties you would have me do. Help me discern the Holy Spirit as I go throughout my day so I will always know and obey your will. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

Clothe yourself

"Clothe yourself" By Diane Webb

Luke 12: 23—"The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment."

Your life is more than the effort to obtain nourishment and more than the food you eat. You body is more than the clothes you put on or the way you look. These things are earthly—of the flesh—and in the long run are not important at all. The real food is the spiritual food of the Holy Spirit and the word of God. This food is the bread of life promised by Jesus. His spiritual food will give eternal life. As you feed your spirit with the word of God you will become more and more full with the Holy Spirit. You will grow in your spiritual body and knowledge of Christ and the kingdom of God. Your material clothes are temporary. They will fade, tear, and eventually wear out. Clothe yourself instead with the garments of righteousness and praise. Live your life in accordance to God's will and thank him constantly for all he has done for you and your family. Let the words of your mouth glorify him and set you apart from the world. Let your righteousness be what everyone sees and notices about you. This is what really counts.

Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me for over focusing on food, clothes, and other material things. Help me keep my eyes and mind on you and your kingdom instead. Help me write your scripture on my heart. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. Help me clothe myself with righteousness. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Submit and Obey

Submit and Obey By Diane Webb

Psalms 91: 7—"A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee."

Many may fall around you but it will not touch you. Have no fear where you are right now. God is leading and guiding you and his angels are protecting you. Do not let fear move you from your position. It is where God wants you to be right now. Others may be stricken but you will not. Stay where you are for now and trust in the will of God. He will take care of you and he will provide for you. Do not worry. Do not fret. Sleep in the comforting peace of knowing God is watching over you. There may be tests but the tests will not harm you. Just stand firm and keep your faith. Praise God in good times and praise God in bad times. He knows what's best for you. Do not grow weary in the fight. Do not give up. Do not get discouraged. There are many things you do not know but God does. He knows the reason for everything that happens (or does not happen). You do not have to understand just submit and obey.

Dear Heavenly Father, help me not to become discouraged. Help me not worry. I do trust you and I do submit to your will. Help me understand what you would have me do and I will obey. In Christ's name I pray, Amen.

Daily Walk

"Daily Walk" By Diane Webb

Luke 12: 24—"Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them; how much more are ye better than the fowls?"

God will take care of you because you are important to him. He loves you and he will provide for you. You do not have to worry about your future. He has his future in his hands. You do not have to worry about having enough to eat. God knows your needs and he will provide for them. Have faith in your father—your creator—who takes care of the birds. The birds do not worry. They do not store food for the winter. The birds depend on God to supply their daily needs. God will supply your daily needs too. You will have food and you will have clothing. You will have a place to sleep at night. He takes care of you now and he will continue to care for you. All the stress and concern about what will happen tomorrow is unnecessary. Focus on your daily walk with Christ. This is the only thing that need concern you.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for providing for my family & me so abundantly. We are so blessed and I am grateful. I trust you with my present and my future. I pray, Lord, you will help me increase my daily walk with Christ. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Pause and Listen

"Pause and Listen" By Diane Webb

Acts 2: 25—"For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:"

God is before you and beside you. As you go throughout the day remember he is there. He will lead, guide, and direct you as you do what you need to do. He will help you as you interact with others and His light will shine through you. Others will see the light in you and will be drawn to it. They will want to know your God by the way God's presence in your life affects you. People are watching you to see how you will respond and to see if you really are a Christian. You must listen to the Lord and do as he says. Wait for him to lead you in the right path and especially in the right choice of words. Listen carefully and longer. Speak less and only after pausing long enough to hear the Holy Spirit's guidance. You will be tested today so be ready to pause and listen to God's voice telling you what to say and what to do.

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for the ability to do your will especially when I am tested. I pray for the right words and right actions to lead others to you. I pray for discernment so I can hear your voice and understand your will. I ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Father-Filtered

"Father-Filtered" By Diane Webb

Psalm 91: 6—"Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday."

Do not be afraid. There is nothing that can harm you without your father's permission. If your father gives permission then it must be either for your good or the good of the kingdom. You father in heaven knows what he is doing. You belong to him so he is your protector, your provider, and your master. He knows what is best for you and he is aware of every need and every fear you have. Show him your trust and your faith by not allowing fear thoughts to linger in your mind. Kick out any thought in your head that shows a lack of faith. Do you really believe your heavenly father is in control? Have you given him control of your life? If so, then what is the problem with worry? Do you believe God cannot handle things without your help? Is this arrogance or lack of faith in God's abilities to manage your life? When you turn your life over to God you give him total authority to determine what happens to you each and every day. If he has total authority then each and everything in your life is "father-filtered". This means nothing can happen that does not go through your father first. When you don't understand or it seems very bad this is where you have an opportunity to demonstrate complete trust in God. Others will see it and this is your witness. When God is in control of your life then you have nothing to fear.

Dear Heavenly Father, I trust you completely and believe that you know what is best for me. I submit to your will and I rebuke any worry thoughts that come into my head. I thank you, Lord, for your love, your protection, and your wisdom in my life. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Eternal Hope

"Eternal Hope" By Diane Webb

Acts 2: 26—"Therefore did my heart rejoice and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:"

Christ is your hope. With Christ as your hope the future is always perfect in him. He is the focus of your life and your purpose revolves around him. To honor and glorify Christ is your first and only priority. Seek ways to honor him. Search out ways to give him praise and glory. By accepting him you accept his father which is God in heaven. You can never be hopeless as part of God's family. Your greatest hope is in the eternal life with him forever. Witness to others through your words and your actions. Let others see the light of Christ shine through you. Let every heart be glad in him. Let the hopeless have hope in him and through him. Develop the heart of Christ which is the heart of a servant. He could have refused but he submitted to the will of God and save us from eternal death. This is your hope. No other hope exists outside of him. Rejoice and be glad because your hope is to spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ by whose death I am saved, forgiven, and have hope in eternal life. Help me be a witness for Christ through every single word I speak and every single action I take. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen