Today I start a list. Yesterday I heard Joyce Meyer tell the story of how God convicted her of all of the areas in her life where her thoughts were not in agreement with Him. She said at that time she made a list of 65 things God showed her that she needed to change in her thought process and backed each one up with scripture stating, “You can’t just say whatever you want, and make it so. You have to say what God says about it!” She goes on to say that she would read the list aloud twice daily for 6 months before she felt like what she was saying was really down in her heart. And 30 years later, everything on her list has come to pass. ( The Amplified Version of Proverbs 18:21 says,” Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]“)
Of course, I immediately know I need to compose a list of my own, but where to start? In my quiet time this morning I find my starting place. In Acts chapter 2, Peter is addressing the multitude that had gathered after the rushing wind and the tongues of fire. A huge miracle takes place. The power of the Holy Spirit is verified – so many amazing things are happening in the beginning of Acts. Still God chooses something else to get my attention today.
Number one on my list will read, “I am happy and secure because the Lord is constantly before me. I cannot be shaken or moved away from my secure and happy place.” I based this on Acts 2:25 which reads, “For David says in regard to Him, I saw the Lord constantly before me for He is at my right hand that I may not be shaken or overthrown or cast down [from my secure and happy state].” (AMP)
I can’t tell you the times in the last few days that I have felt confused about what I am supposed to be doing. Satan brings me doubts AND fear! Sometimes I feel like he is shouting at me so loudly it makes it difficult to hear that “still small voice.” But today I can fight back!
Under every attack from the enemy (or those pretty good people that are temporarily allowing the enemy to use them in his evil plan) I will confidently remind myself – Jesus himself is constantly before me. There is no way that I cannot be secure and happy. After all, it’s Jesus! I have the Holy Spirit! My circumstances may look harry, but there is definitely nothing stronger than the Holy Spirit! I resolve I shall not be moved either!!!
May 15, 2008 at 3:01 am
April,
Congratulations on starting your blog! I enjoyed reading your posts and wish you lots of luck on this journey. I pray that along the way God affirms in you His special calling in your life—to share your words with others.
Continue to remain confident and secure in God’s grace and listen only to the Voice of Truth and not the lies of the enemy!
Congratulations, also, on your pregnancy!
Blessings and prayers,
Kelli
May 16, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Good Job! This may actually be your calling. I really enjoyed reading your blog. Keep up the good work.I’m so excited about your pregnacy too. It’s a whole other world out there when you’re someone’s parent.