The Lord led me to read a prior blog that was really clear on how if we “let our guard down” we can be led by the enemy into relationships that are not friendly anymore but become something else which is not part of our HH´s plan for us. I only can thank my Love for being so incredibly amazing and taking care of me in this area too, because as I was reading these testimonies, I could understand why He has led me to stop going to some places and even why He took one of my male colleagues to another position. Suddenly I understood.
Thankfully I haven´t done anything wrong in this sense, but I know it is only because He has guarded me. I had always believed that one of my qualities was to be very loyal, to friends, to family, and to my EH, but I understand now that I should be thankful to Him for protecting me and my heart from sinning in this area, more than for me to feel proud of myself as if it were because of me! He made me realize that we all are very vulnerable, as human beings, all our strength comes from Him only. Thank You, my Love, for guiding me on the right path always, for guarding my heart and making it for You first. Thank You for letting me be a faithful Bride, so I can always rest peacefully and give You all the praise and glory!
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:27 NIV
“Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”
~ Tonia in Michigan
For the last several months I have been struggling with paying all my bills, which I find “crazy” because I have been working more and more hours at my job. It seems like the more I work, the more I find myself scraping the bottom to pay all my bills on time. Honestly, in the past I would have thrown up my hands and just go ask my parents for help. But reading through Michele’s Poverty Mentality, I have been reminded and encouraged to SG first and always. It has been difficult not to seek “outside” help, it has felt like I am drowning in bills. Along with drowning in bills, I have found myself exhausted from all the extra hours that I have been working. It is funny at times, I feel like the this is the way the Lord is seeking my heart. He’s asking me to seek Him for not only a way to get out of debt but also the strength to continue to work as I have been.
Well, this week He truly has been showing Himself. I had my yearly review at work and was told that I was entitled to a 3% raise!! But right after she told me that, she said that they would likely compensate me more!! PTL!!! I sat there smiling and praising the Lord!! So I was given a 5% raise instead!! But there is more to this week!!!
I received a letter in the mail stating that my mortgage monthly payment has dropped by a third a month!!! I was so excited about this!!! But there is more!!! HAHA, He had more to show me!!! On Friday, I received a large check from my bank stating that I had overpaid in my mortgage for last year!! PTL!!! I almost dropped to the ground!! I screamed and my best friend was over and she thought something was wrong!! HAHA, nope I was just being blessed!!! This check will cover my mortgage payments for 8 months!!!
Oh, the Lord is so good and I feel so spoiled!!!
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” (Psalm 37:3 NIV)
This was part of one of my devotions this week. This verse just reminds me not to look to anyone else to meet my needs and desires. I will end up empty and disappointed if I look elsewhere.
~ Penelope in Colorado