Terri's Wellspring

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.   Joshua 1:7

Sometimes I need strength and courage to approach the challenges ahead.  In this passage, Joshua is prepared to lead Israel after the death of Moses.  It sounds like a daunting assignment but God gives Joshua instruction in the first chapter to assure his success: 

1. Live fearlessly – Be Strong and Courageous
2. Live right – Obey  God’s Word
3. Live Focused  – Stay on the path God has created for you

HE promised to stay with us every step of the way.

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.    Colossians 3:17

I am entering a new season where I want to set a new standard for myself and everything God assigns me to do.  I went through a season where I was so busy that I was unable to focus on any one thing.  As a result, I did not feel at my best.  But I am so thankful for a new start.  We can ask God to forgive us for past shortcomings and ask for wisdom and direction with moving forward.  My desire is that the fruit of my hands will reflect His righteousness, His love and His peace.  We are so thankful for a new day, a new opportunity to represent Him.

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.  Proverbs 18:21  

What we say and think are powerful influences in our lives.   Every day we have to choose whether to say what we think or what God says about the situations in our lives.   Our thoughts are often limited by our human understanding but genuine revelation comes from God.   My Pastor recently asked what the world would be like if God’s people were consistently and constantly speaking God’s words.  What an outpouring of love, concern, peace and hope would be evident throughout the world.  Speak His words and speak life.

I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.   Psalm 34:4    21^st Century King James

I once heard someone say that how we think about God is often a defining factor for the happiness in our lives.  Some think about Him as a harsh ruler and yet others think of Him as a loving father.  And some spend a great deal of time trying not to think about Him at all. 

Despite all of these approaches, He is yet God and He is available to those who are on the journey of seeking Him.  We may have so many questions about life, how we see ourselves and how we should live.   I love that we serve a God that is available and listening.   Wherever we are on the journey, he is faithful to meet us right where we are.   He will provide the answers as we approach Him in faith, listening for His Holy Spirit to guide us each step of the way.