Maybe you’ve had to give up something recently – something material, a relationship, a dream… While it could take time at times, whenever God’s asked me to give up something, He’s always replaced it with more of His peace, rest, understanding, compassion and joy. It’s funny cause I thought that if I gave up something I was emotionally attached to that God would replace it with a better “material” item. Now, while that can occur, I’ve honestly found that gaining more of His character was much more valuable than getting material replacements. There’s simply nothing I can compare to Him mercifully imparting more of His divine nature to me. I need His nature and character so much in my life – the more He shows me, the more of Him I want. And, He’s always, patiently waiting to make me more like Him so I can enjoy life more abundantly in His character and truths that set me free.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23
God bless,
Mark