God is Trustworthy with Your Dreams
Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires.
Psalm 37:3-4 (NLT)
You were made on purpose with a purpose. I’ve heard it said that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. They all have differences when we zoom in and look. You’re no different. You might look like others from a distance, but God has uniquely and wonderfully designed you. God has given you gifts, passions and burdens that all contribute to who God is calling you to be. It’s important to know your design leads to your destiny. It takes time to find out how God has uniquely equipped you. I found my calling by looking at what drained me the least. Whatever you’re designed to do will give you life. Also, you start to narrow in on your wiring as time passes through experiences and feedback from others.
Walking step by step with God is the key to finding and unlocking your future. When you follow Him closely, He will guide your steps! Read what Charles Spurgeon says: When your will is God's will, you will have your will. The verse above says the same. When you delight in God, He will cause your heart and desires to reflect His. Then, He will grant whatever you ask because you’re so deeply connected to Him.
Honestly, I would’ve never picked the path I’ve walked, but looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. I can say God’s plans are better than mine. Even if you can’t say that yet, keep going, and if you keep seeking Him, this verse promises it’ll be true. He will give you the desires of your heart because your desires and His will be one. It’s freeing to know we don’t have to work out every detail in our lives perfectly. People often think I have to go to the right college, get the right degree, get the right job, meet the right people, do the right things, get into the right house, have the right kids, and so on. The problem is that this puts pressure on you that you can’t bear, and it does something more dangerous— it gets your eyes off God. You have one primary job: to seek His Kingdom first, then He will take care of everything else (Matthew 6:33). You can trust Him with your plans. You can trust Him with your future. He is good!
Application: Every good and perfect gift is from above. Trust Him today.
Prayer: Thank God for placing you where you are right now. Ask Him to give you the trust and faith to live faithfully where you are, no matter the circumstances. Ask God if you’re seeking Him with your whole heart. Ask for the Spirit’s help to trust and get your eyes on God.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?