After weeks of sickness and quarantine, I was thrilled to be back in God's house today for worship and the Word. During worship, the choral was singing "King of My Heart" by Bethel Music. When we got to the chorus, the Lord spoke to me as I was singing the words "You're never gonna let me down!" In that moment, he reminded me that those words are a promise. He's good and he's never going to let me down! To be totally transparent, I questioned myself. Do I really believe these words as I sing them? I may FEEL let down. I may FEEL disheartened, dismayed, or discouraged. I may FEEL tired, weak, and a tremendous amount of pressure. I may be overwhelmed by the circumstances of life at this moment. I may be sick in my body. I may have thoughts of disappointment, anger, guilt, or sadness. Regardless of how I FEEL, his promise is that he's never going to let me down. He has a plan! Jeremiah 29: 10 and 11 says "I will come to you and fulfill my good promise...For I know the plans I have for you...Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This scripture does not mean that you and I will not feel let down at times. We walk through valleys and climb mountains. We go through troubled waters and endure pressure. We experience loss and disappointment. It does not mean that our crosses do not get heavy. All it means is that our feelings, though very valid and real, do not always match reality. Our feelings can change and do change. They cannot be trusted! Our hearts can be deceived and our hearts manage our thoughts and direct our feelings. We must put the Word of God into our hearts so that when our hearts are struggling, we can rely on the Lord and his Word. Jeremiah 29:10-11 is a promise! We can claim that over our hearts and homes! The Lord has a plan and it's a good plan. Our situation or circumstance may not be good or FEEL good, but we serve a GOOD God and his plan is hope and a future. He's so good! He's not blind to our feelings and to our situations. He sees all. He knows all and he's working on it all. That is why walking by faith is so key in our walk with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:7 tells us "Live by faith, not by sight." We serve the way maker and promise keeper. I have been reading a book called Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley. I highly recommend it! It was recommended to me by a very special lady that gave me Godly counsel during a difficult time in my life. I was so heartbroken and
exhausted by a situation that our family was facing. The situation had drained me emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It occupied too much of my mind and too many conversations with my husband. I needed guidance on how to move forward because I felt that my prayers were not going above my ceiling. Our situation was not changing. I noticed bitterness coming into my heart and I did not want to live in that miserable state. I have admitted to fighting depressive thoughts before and I refused to let myself go back down that path. I am saying all that to say this. There are things that God allows to take place in our lives to mold us into what He has purposed for us. These things can affect us dramatically and if our hearts are not where they need to be (clean and renewed on a daily basis), junk creeps in. That junk brings negativity, dictates our thoughts, actions, as well as hinder God's purpose. I have really been working on my heart! I truly believe that God wants us all to work on our hearts. Regardless of what you and I face, we must desire that our hearts be in mint condition. I am so grateful for the beautiful reminder that God gave me today in service. I love hearing his voice. I needed that reminder and maybe you do as well. That's why I am sharing. I do not want to withhold God's words. We are in uncharted territories. We are facing many hardships. Loss is very real right now in our world. However, when we start to FEEL let down, turn on the song "King of My Heart" and sing that promise. Speak life to your situation and believe that God is good and he is working for your good. Let there be NO feelings of let down in Jesus Name!
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