| Today's Word |
|
| |
"Provide for those who grieve...a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of
his splendor" (Isaiah 61:3 NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Do you need a new garment today? I'm not talking about a physical garment. I'm
talking about what's covering your mind and emotions. Are you clothed with despair
and disappointment? Are you wearing "heaviness"? If you've gone through a hurtful
situation, the Bible says there is a time to grieve, and
it's important to release that hurt to the Lord. But the Bible also tells us that
God wants to give you a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. You can
put on a garment of praise instead of a heavy, burdened spirit. What's holding you
back today? Are the garments of yesterday weighing you down and holding you back?
The garment of praise is light and filled with peace and joy. Don't carry those
heavy burdens around anymore! Today is the day for new garments! Forgive those who
have hurt you and begin to praise Him! Thank God for life today. Thank Him for the
beautiful sunrise. Thank him for restoring you, even if you don't see it yet. And
this verse says, you will be called an oak of righteousness, strong and
secure, and you will display the splendor of the Lord all the days of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, I come to You today and ask that You take off my old, heavy
garments of despair and heaviness. Make me new today. Give me a garment of praise so
that I can be a display of Your glory and splendor. In Jesus' Name. Amen. |
|
Follow this blog
