I'm a work in progress on the way to heaven. My mission is to live my life in the light of God's word and to share some of the lessons He teaches me on the way.
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."Romans 8:28
My weekly column Wright Words of Wisdom, featured in their Sunday edition will have its last run on Sunday 1st February. After I sent this letter to readers who followed the column and contacted me since it debuted in September 2006, I received this timely devotional by Joel and V ictoria from Melissa Wells.
Stay Open for a New Thing
Today's Scripture
"Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19, AMP).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
If we are going to be all that God created us to be, we have to be open to change. Just because something worked five years ago doesn´t mean it´s still going to work today. We can´t get so set in our ways that we won´t try anything new. Many people today have lost their enthusiasm, or there´s no freshness in their life because every time an opportunity comes for change, for promotion, for increase, they shrink back because they´re not used to it. They don´t realize that´s what´s keeping them from going to the next level.
One thing I´ve noticed about successful people is that they know how to change with the times. They don´t get stuck in a rut doing the same thing, the same way, year after year. They´re constantly evaluating where they are and what they´re doing. They make adjustments so they can improve.
Decide today to stay open for the new thing God wants to do in your life. Remember, He´s promised to make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Look for the new thing so that you can fulfill the destiny He has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, search my heart today. Remove any attitudes or thought patterns that would keep me from Your best. I will stay open to the new things You have in store for me. In Jesus´ Name. Amen.
Again, God's timing for that devotional..how awesome is that...a confirmation that He has been, He is, and will be in all the details... Blessings for a wonderful weekend, Love, Sita
Isn't that always true with God? When I read it I sat up in my chair and my heart skipped a beat or two - an amazing and timely reminded of the sovereignty of God.
Amen, Cheryl, may it be so for you, for any of us facing change. My husband is right now and he is in such profound trust, it's amazing.
Cheryl, I am going to add your name to the prayer list which is on my home altar. I hope that is alright. A candle is lit for you now, and it will stay there until you tell me it's time ... :-) Blessings!
Thank you Jan. Thanks for including me on your prayer list. It is one of the best gifts we can give to someone - remembering them in prayer. God bless you for this simple, meaningful and must appreciated gesture.
This is so true! Many times, we are our own stumbling blocks, preventing us from achieving success. Thanks for reminding us all that to move ahead in life, we must embrace and accept change. Ann Marie.
I appreciate your taking the time to read this post and leave a comment.
God has a way of opening our eyes to our self-imposed stumbling blocks. Sometimes He dismantles them on our behalf and other times, He shows us how to go about breaking them down. In any case, He displays His divine sovereignty in our lives.
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Again, God's timing for that devotional..how awesome is that...a confirmation that He has been, He is, and will be in all the details...
Blessings for a wonderful weekend,
Love, Sita
Isn't that always true with God? When I read it I sat up in my chair and my heart skipped a beat or two - an amazing and timely reminded of the sovereignty of God.
Amen, Cheryl, may it be so for you, for any of us facing change. My husband is right now and he is in such profound trust, it's amazing.
Cheryl, I am going to add your name to the prayer list which is on my home altar. I hope that is alright. A candle is lit for you now, and it will stay there until you tell me it's time ... :-)
Blessings!
Thank you Jan. Thanks for including me on your prayer list. It is one of the best gifts we can give to someone - remembering them in prayer. God bless you for this simple, meaningful and must appreciated gesture.
This is so true! Many times, we are our own stumbling blocks, preventing us from achieving success. Thanks for reminding us all that to move ahead in life, we must embrace and accept change.
Ann Marie.
Hi Ann Marie,
I appreciate your taking the time to read this post and leave a comment.
God has a way of opening our eyes to our self-imposed stumbling blocks. Sometimes He dismantles them on our behalf and other times, He shows us how to go about breaking them down. In any case, He displays His divine sovereignty in our lives.
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