Word for the day "How do we receive the desires of our hearts"?
Psalm 37:4 (KJV) Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Delight yourselves in the Lord?
How do I understand this passage: First, it has nothing to do with delighting in the Lord, and him giving us all we want personally or acquiring the desires in our heart. That might be self-centered and carnal minded.If you're seeking things that are self-oriented, or perhaps something which has nothing to do with God’s plans for your life, then you are not delighting yourself in the Lord.When we get to the place where our desires are intricately connected to what God wants for our lives.Then the Lord will move amazingly on our behalf with those desires, and you won't feel the urge to fulfill the self-centered desires as much.The Lord has a way of maturing us in our walk with him through life. And as a result, we come to the place where we desire what God desires for our lives more than anything else in life, even our own self-centered desires will diminish.
When our desires are transformed to the same desires the Lord has for us, we will experience amazing outcomes in our life.
So, to delight yourself in the Lord has everything to do with desiring what the Lord desires for your life and destiny according to His plan for you.May I suggest today for you to begin the process of spending meaningful time with the Lord in prayer and reading His word daily.In this way, you can connect with the Lord in a powerful way and begin to sense and cultivate the plans, purposes, and the will of God for your life in this season of your destiny.God has supernatural plans for each of us waiting for us to be coordinated with His will.There is joy waiting for you, peace is waiting for you, strength is waiting for you, love is waiting for you and so much more is waiting for you when you submit your will of being transformed to the Lord’s desires for your life.What are you waiting for, let’s go, people of God, the Lord is waiting for you!
Point to ponder
We delight in the Lord by connecting with Him and by diligently reading His Word. We delight in the Lord by believing in His promises for our lives; through open and honest prayer and supplication; and by seeking God’s will in the various facets of our lives.I find it amazing that God is waiting for me and you to choose His desires so He can blow our minds. Have a great day!Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of June 2018 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Annette Straker, Mr. David Straker, Mr. Kenneth Washington, Mrs. Shakeema Fraser-Lowe, Mrs. Cynthia Waiters-Artis, Ms. Monique Williams, Ms. Karleasa McCoy, and Ms. Gertrude Scott. Why don’t you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you, Great people.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership. Why don’t you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you, Great people.We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads.Follow me on Twitter @James Baker_jr as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.