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Heart Bent Toward Jesus
For I know the
plans I have for you," declares the LORD,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Gina’s heart was completely bent
toward Jesus, “My job in food services was wonderful. I enjoyed the
university…and the people I worked with, but that job was taking a
physical toll on me. My body couldn’t endure the constant strain. I
felt that God wanted me to stay on campus, but without His
intervention I didn’t see how that could happen. I only knew
something had to change…and soon. That’s when a crisis of faith
for my hearts desire occurred.” Seeing her eyes mist, I realized
this was more than a simple occurrence, “That’s when the
Book Store Manager’s position opened up. Several friends called to
urge me to apply…so I did. I had an interview, and it went great!
Then, a week later I received a phone call telling me they had chosen
someone else...” Instead of resentment, her face mirrored her next
statement, “I didn’t understand it, but this tremendous peace
flooded my spirit as I heard God say, ‘You just need to not worry,
Gina. I know your heart’s desire.’
“A week later, they called back, ‘The
man we hired quit. He said this wasn’t the job for him. Are you
still interested in the position?’” Gina chuckled as she added,
“That’s when Jesus whispered, ‘Prosper…not harm you, Gina.’”
It was easy to see that much more than
Gina’s employment issues had been settled.
†
Unshakable faith comes from having
experienced great victories with God. It is a byproduct of having our
hearts bent to God’s will through the unnatural act of surrendering
our will. When God says, “Don’t worry” our nature is inclined
to do otherwise. But by yielding our hearts to God we walk by faith.
In turn, God fulfills His promise.
Today’s text says that a hope-filled
prosperous future is what God has for each of His children. If we are
ever to experience victory in our crisis of faith, we have to answer
this simple question: “Do I trust God enough to give Him complete
control of my life?”
Prayer
“Lord, I have this need
to control things. Help me bend my heart’s will to Yours.
In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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