Embrace Works of Faith

Today is a new day. A day to embrace the works of faith that the Father has planned in advance for me. This week of Bible Study has shown me so much.

• Who would I be if I loved Jesus with my whole heart, soul, and mind? The answer to that is what I am meant to look like. Help me with that Father. Help me today to love you with my whole heart, soul, and mind. Let every word I speak, every action I take show that I love you with my whole heart, soul, and mind. 
• Whatever I have been called to do, I cannot do it by myself. Other people are strategic to my development. So true! Thank you for the people you have weaved into and placed on my life path, whether they are those who are with me or those who are against me. I believe that God uses them all. We were meant to be in relationship with others. We do not live in silos, but in a beautiful, if sometimes messy world. 
• Reading and studying God's word is sweeter than honey. I simply love being in Your Word. Your Word has healed me of so much. It speaks to me every day and provides the guidance I need. I love coming across Scripture that has always been there but depending on my life place at the moment, it stands up and shouts at me. Only a living, breathing Word could do that. 
• After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? This is one of those verses that I referenced above. I cling to this truth. In the morning immediately after my quiet time, I am more conscious of the Spirit within me and more willing and ready to rely on the Spirit for the day....then life starts, the kids get up and it seems that I almost immediately begin finishing by means of the flesh. HELP ME FATHER....to stay in the Spirit. Help me to continually trust and voice my trust in You. "I trust You, Jesus." Help me to trust in You with my whole heart...then You will make my paths straight. 
• My responsibility is to stay willing to keep doing some good and not quench the Spirit with so much worldliness that I would know Your divine direction if You spelled it on a banner and flew it over my head (Beth Moore). I can only accomplish that if I remain in Your Spirit...if I trust you moment by moment. 

God is always at work in my life. As I walk by faith, I must work by faith. Sometimes I may not see the connection between where I've been and where I am going, but God IS at work always. He knows how hurts in my life can equip me to continue in His work. He knows how a doubt will end up building my faith. He knows who I am meant to be and what He has called me to do. 

He is with me always! HE IS WITH ME ALWAYS!

Father...free me of any disability oppressing or suppressing my calling. Untie me from bondage. I long to do your will today!