It’s God who Gives

Scripture 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

Observation: Only in God will we find peace and only in that peace will we find rest. Everything I have comes from God, whatever possessions, skills, abilities, health and peace comes from my Lord. My Lord has given me so much and there is so much more I can have, but like any gift you have to receive it. Each day God is offering me chances and blessings and I don’t know how many I’ve missed being focused on other things, but He continues to offer. I wonder how much I’ve missed not being focused on my God, the devil gets my attention way too much.

Application: I need to meditate on my Lord and His word. I need to be ready to receive the blessings He is so willing to give. I need to get passed the idea that I don’t deserve anything, because I don’t but understand that it is my Lord’s pleasure to give good gifts to his children. Until my attention is on God I’ll continue to miss the opportunities He places in my path, so each day I need to be ready to spend much more time with My Master and much less time with my own sinful thoughts.

Prayer: My Lord I thank you for all you give me and the heart you have to give me even more. Help me be ready to receive the blessings you have in store for me and soften my heart that I may be forever grateful for your generosity and love. My greatest gift is to know you more. I love you with all of my heart, help me love you with all of my mind.