‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV – Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.‬‬

Do you still have what-if scenarios lingering today? As I write to you today from my bird sanctuary I am reminded that if God takes care of the birds, He will take care of me. Thank You, God, for this beautiful God Wink. Proverbs tells us that we should guard our hearts because everything flows from them (Proverbs 4:23). In today’s key verse from David we are reminded that no matter what is going on around us, we have control over our hearts. 

Guarding our hearts isn’t an option but rather a must. Each of us is responsible for his or her own boundaries and what is allowed in and out. Imagine building a guard around your heart and your thoughts. That guard is the barrier that God’s word builds over time of studying and sitting in His word. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for Your word that acts as a barrier around my heart and thoughts. I ask that You help guard my heart and thoughts as I go about my day. I pray that I can keep the fear from taking control. No matter what war is raging around me, I know that I can do all things through You who strengthens me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬ — For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

How did transforming your perspective go? It is OK if you still have what-ifs. This is only natural for us to think about all the scenarios. Maybe your what-ifs are because you don’t feel worthy of God’s call. In today’s key verse, we read that the Lord is our Redeemer. I will be transparent in telling you that often my what-ifs stem from feeling unworthy and underqualified. Reading God’s word today brings me to tears. 

Repeat after me: You, Lord, are my Redeemer. I am worthy of the call you have for me.

We must not forget that our call is very personal. We must not allow our what-ifs lead to thinking someone else should be called. What scenarios are leaving you gripped with fear? Remember that God will help you and equip you. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for Your redeeming love. Help me to see that I am worthy of Your call over me. Help me not to focus on what others are called to do. Help me to see that Your call is personal to me and equip me to do Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Jesus said in ‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

How did Moving Forward Monday go? In today’s key verse we learn that God has given us His power to trample Satan and all his lies. When Satan is trying to keep you chained to the boat, that usually means God has something for you. If you are feeling afraid because of what you see in front of you today, evaluate that fear. This is called discernment. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment to know if it is a Holy, healthy fear or fear from the enemy. 

Our perspective can get clouded by what we see in front of us. As you sit in God’s word today, pray and ask Him to transform your perspective. Ask Him to give you the confidence you need to go throughout your day in His power. Ask for God’s help to guide you. Be intentional in looking for the God Winks He provides. Perspective isn’t always an easy fix. For me, I have to intentionally find joy and not negativity. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for Godly confidence. Transform my perspective today so that I can find joy in holy fear. Help me not to get consumed by the fear and negativity this world gives. Guide me today to be intentional and help me not to miss Your God Winks. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen