TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
Faith is the confidence that what we
hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot
see.
Hebrews 11:1, NLT.
Hebrews 11:1, NLT.
TODAY'S WORD:
So many people today are depressed
and discouraged simply because they only focus on their present circumstances.
They’re constantly dwelling on their problems, what they don’t have, and what’s
wrong with them. They don’t realize it, but they’re allowing the enemy to steal
their hope. This negative frame of mind is what keeps people from moving
forward in life.
Understand today that faith is
confidence and assurance about the things we hope for according to the promises
of God. Like an arrow, your faith points to the target of hope. If you don’t
have hope, that arrow of faith will just drop to the ground. It won’t
accomplish anything. But when you keep your hopes up, when you keep expecting
and believing, it’s as if that target gets larger and larger—easier to hit!
Choose today to live with an
attitude of expectancy. Get your hopes up! Start by taking captive any negative
thoughts you may have one at a time. As you focus on God’s goodness and
faithfulness, you’ll feel that hope inside you growing. You’ll give your faith
a target, and you’ll move confidently into the blessings and peace the Lord has
in store for you!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, today I
surrender every thought to You. I choose to release my cares and concerns so I
can focus on Your goodness in my life. Thank You for the gift of faith to see
the impossible become possible as I continue to place my hope and confidence in
You in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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