Doubts...

“May the L-rd answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the G-d of Jacob protect you. May He send you help from the sanctuary & grant you support from Zion. May He remember all your sacrifices & accept your burnt offerings.” (Psalm 20:1-3).

My child, don’t give in to disappointment. Some issues are simply beyond your control. However; some come out of unmet expectations & like little foxes, they sneak in before you know it. Be on guard at all times (Song of Solomon 2:15).

Disappointment is such an insidious little fox, sneaking in before you realize it. It always waits patiently for you to be distracted from Him. It can take the simplest irritation or unfulfilled expectation, turning it into a mountain of frustration, & throw it over you like a wet blanket of discontent. Once a door is open, layer after layer of wet blankets are applied, weighing you down, robbing hope, faith, and joy.

Discontentment is an open door, leading to frustration, assumption, & finally supposition. When you encounter situations & attitudes outside the scope of your control, allow a time of communion between yourself & G-d. Without it, you tend to follow the dictates of the world. During these times you must take your thoughts captive. If not, you will find the road back to peace laden with intense humility, even though accompanied by His grace and mercy.

Assumption is the belief that something is true without proof, based on perceived circumstances or runaway thoughts. Assumption gives way to deeper speculation, in spite of firm evidence, forming a hypothesis through an engaged mental process. Once this hypothesis is formed, it becomes truth to you, regardless of accuracy. All inner turmoil can be avoided when you call on His name in the day of trouble. Trouble is simply anything that robs your peace or faith, from the sublime to the catastrophic. The key is to stay in a place of communion, thereby, avoiding the schemes & subtleties of the devil, which lead to discouragement & an accusatory spirit.

Thoughts allowed to run rampant & unchecked affect your will & emotions, causing actions harmful in any given situation. The more a negative process is followed, the less you trust Him, relying on your own abilities & intuitions. This never works for the good.

Remember & be encouraged. He sees your trouble before it arrives, & He is listening for your request, poised to defend you & meet any need from on high. Receive this revelation today and prohibit future struggles. Imagine Him sitting, poised & waiting for your request, & meditate on the significance.

His support keeps you from falling into the trap of disillusionment & gives you the necessary things without relinquishing or giving away ground gained in previous victories. When He refreshes in the midst of support; you are invigorated & replenished with the ability to stand in faith with joy. He upholds every portion of your life with a mighty, outstretched hand, strengthening & reinforcing resolve, producing a steadfast spirit in you.


A Prayer

I slip into the mighty protection of Your hand. Father, forgive me for not trusting You with the disappointments in my life. Sometimes, I let all the little things add up & rob the precious joy I find in You. Help me to see when I put unreal expectations on others, especially my friends & family. It is harmful to us, affecting our relationships in a negative way. Your Word teaches & gives me wisdom for each and every day

Time with You makes it possible to walk in the Spirit. Show me all the little foxes running through my thoughts. I open my heart up for support, refreshment, & strength. Father, I love You as my dearest friend & accept these words of instruction & encouragement today. I submit to You in humility of sacrificial praise & obedience. Come, Father G-d, & fill me to running over with goodness & power to overcome. I receive all things, with a heart of rejoicing, that my joy might be full. Amen.

G-d Bless.

J