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Increase in Faith

When I think about how much time we all spend worrying, it’s almost embarrassing. We know God has us and is our provider. We know He has a handle on everything that we need, yet we still worry. Worry is a thief, robbing us of the increase God wants to bring into our lives. Worry works off of fear. Fear is nothing more than...

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So, let's check our thoughts today. Pause and switch our thinking back into faith. Faith is believing in what we cannot see, knowing God is working it out. You may not know how he is doing this or what the detailed plan for it is. But He is on the move for your good. His plans are perfect, and His ways are your safety net; He brings increase to your mind, will, and emotions, so you can have rest and peace. Your heart is safe in His embrace as you wait on Him. When your heart and mind want to throw you into worry, stop and remind yourself to focus on God and all He has done and will do for you. It's the true art of resting in who He is. Remind yourself that he only wants what's good for you.

In Psalm 46:10, He says, "Be still, and know that I am God." In Jeremiah 29:11, He says he knows the plans He has for you, plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and hope.

In Matthew 7:11, it says, “so if sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.”

Reflections & Application:

1. Read Matthew 6:25-34. Rest in the One who brings you all you need.

2. Combat worry in your mind.

3. Cast out fear from your presence.

4. Invite the power of God to move in your situation, and wait and watch what he does.

Prayer

Jesus, according to Your Word, I will wait at Your feet, for You are my redeemer. However dark and long the night is, I receive your provision, and I commit to live in the inheritance of the Holy Spirit. So I cast out every foul Spirit of fear and worry that is trying to grip my heart, and I pray the blood of Jesus over my circumstance. Thank you for your protection, your provision, and your goodness in my life, Holy Spirit. You have given me the fullness of your purpose. You have redeemed my life. I will wait patiently, knowing you are my provider. Amen.