"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
I fear calling strangers. So when my plans started to shift and I had to try a new approach of making connections, this was a huge encouragement.
"What are you waiting for? Start moving now." Fortune Cookie
The fortune cookie didn't make it any easier.
"What you will do matters. All you need is to do it." Fortune Cookie
If this wasn't a push, I don't know what was.
"Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
To go with the first part, there has been a lot of discouragement. But it is reassuring to know that God tells us not to be discouraged. Here Joshua is getting reassured by God that the path into the promised land is laid out for them. After 40 years of wandering in the desert, God tells Joshua "Don't be afraid or discouraged." I would probably need to hear this too if I had to invade a strange land that was full of mighty nations. Then again, God did the heavy work, they just needed to follow and know His palns would work.
"You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail." Proverbs 19:21 NLT
Exactly. Have some faith in God's plans.
"Smile if you like this fortune cookie." Fortune Cookie
Ok, so I threw that last one in there just for the sake of the chuckles we got reading it. But in all seriousness, God has been sharing a lot with me. It is extremely encouraging, and it builds up my faith in His plan. God can be sharing something to you too. It can be as simple as a verse in your devotions, a radio message, a song, and yes... even a fortune cookie.
- Daryl J. Howard
Its amazing how God points us to Him using the most ordinary things in extrordinary ways!
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