Things I Am Believing Him For

Good morning,

Today’s verse is Psalm 138:8: The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. When I read that or say it out loud it gives me such calm. You know the saying, “Stay calm and carry on!” Well, the Psalm is the how to do that. If we believe the Lord will perfect what concerns us then we have to let Him do the heavy lifting.

Release what you cannot change, like the solution to the pandemic, the senior living that is closed to loved ones, the child who is troubled. The job you are laid off from. The home school you didn’t want to do. Our opinion on what is the right thing to be doing right now. Instead of rehearsing your problem out loud and in your head, complaining, stress eating… get a verse you can say over and over again that helps you.

I am guilty of complaining lately that I am over this. I have to start today being aware of my words. Complaining is right in the paragraph of evil sins. Murdering, stealing…  complaining is listed third!!! Probably because it hurts us way more than we realize.

We can live each day blessed and joyful in the most difficult circumstances if we think about what we are thinking about and saying.

Today I apologized to God for complaining. Thanked him for all the positive things I can think of and you know what? I feel so much better!

I get to choose how I want to spend today. I don’t get yesterday to do over or tomorrow early.  But, I do get today. If my words direct my emotions, then I am going to forgive myself and anyone who has offended me. It is for me to forgive and not let any bitter root take hold. I am going to express my gratitude because it is for me and those around me to have a positive outlook. I am going to lift my eyes to heaven and remember the promises Jesus blessed me with through Holy Spirit and live today with love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me! Hallelujah! My part is to give Him what concerns me and not take it back. Say words that agree with the verse and guard my mouth from complaining, contradicting, and worrying about the very things I am believing Him for.

Love you, Teri