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Freedom in
Contentment
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
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“...I have learned
to be content whatever the circumstances.”
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(Philippians 4:11,
NIV)
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TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
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In life, sometimes it’s easy
to get so focused on our dreams and goals that we tune out everything else.
We can get to the point where we’re not going to be happy until we see those
things happen. But I’ve found that if we have to have something in order to
be happy, our lives are out of balance. When our goals and dreams start to
frustrate us, and we lose our peace and don’t enjoy life, that’s a clear sign
that we’re holding on too tightly. What’s the solution? You’ve got to release
it. Freedom comes when you say, “God, I’m turning it all over to You. You
know my desires and what’s best for me. I’m choosing to trust You and Your
timing.”
When we learn to be content
whatever the circumstances, it takes away the power of the enemy. It takes
away his ability to frustrate us. Not only that, but by our actions, we are
showing our faith in God. When you choose to trust His timing, you can live
in peace, you can live in joy, and you can rest in Him knowing that He has
good things in store for your future. Today, find freedom in contentment and
rest in His everlasting peace.
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Father, today I
choose to trust You. I release frustration over the dreams and desires in my
heart because You know what’s best for me. I choose to trust Your timing
knowing that You are faithful. I will bless You in all things in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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— Joel &
Victoria Osteen
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