My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I rest in the truth that my life is carried and sustained by the grace of God. Who I am, what I have, and all I can do, it’s all because of His grace. As Ephesians 2:8 reminds me, I am saved and blessed not by my works, but through His unearned, unshakable gift.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I declare that I am not defined by what I have, but by Who I have, and I have the Lord Jesus Christ with me. That makes all the difference. Just like Joseph, who went from being a young slave with nothing to a man whose every task prospered, I believe God’s hand is on my life. “The LORD was with him, and the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand” (Genesis 39:3)
“He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
Luke 5:4
You may have reached a point in your life where you thought that you had already lived your best life. You may have failed to fulfill many of your life goals and dreams. A black swan event has stopped you from going any further. It could be that your business has shut down because of the pandemic. A physical injury has prevented you from accomplishing regular activities. A sickness has caused you to be bedridden and dependent on somebody else’s support to take care of you.
“You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm 16:11
The world seeks pleasure in many different ways. According to Martin Seligman’s work on positive psychology, two pleasures appear in various places, including bodily pleasure and higher pleasure. Bodily or sensory pleasures include eating, playing physical games, intercourse, stroking (or being stroked), observing beauty, experiencing pleasant smells, and hearing good music.
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
Psalm 103:2
Do you believe in coincidences or God incidents happening in your life? A coincidence is something that’s not planned or arranged but seems like it is. The world may put their faith in coincidences when good things happen to them, but as a child of God, you can rest your faith in Him who always has your best interests at heart.
