Life Plan Devotion #124 [Strength & Courage

Hi, Everyone.
Yesterday morning, I had a monitor put on me, to check my heart rate and oxygen saturation for 24 hours. Let me just say that it's been a challenge to do many things one-handed, as well as type with a "clip" on one finger. At first, it was awkward, then annoying, and now it's rather comical. I keep hearing the song, "If they could see me now, that dear old gang of mine..." haha
Not to worry, though. This is only a test. If there's something amiss, the Healer is in the house! :)
Do encourage me today with a response to today's devotion. Just don't expect a long winded reply. See, every cloud does have a silver lining. :)

Life Plan Devotion #124 [Strength & Courage]

Joshua 1:5-9 "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth, meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go" (NIV).

     Joshua became leader, after the death of Moses. Joshua must have been hesitant, perhaps even fearful, for three times in Joshua 1:5-9 God says to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous." Joshua accepted Moses' place, as leader. God's will for him was Joshua's will, and even if Joshua may have felt inadequate or fearful, he believed God's Word.
     Joshua knew something each of us should "know," that going "all out" for God is the unfailing prerequisite for success, in every area of life. What did "success" mean, for Joshua? It was believing in and seeing the fulfillment of that which God had spoken over him, "You and Israel will be able to take this land" (Joshua 1:8e, CEV).
     Dear reader, God has a good plan for you, for you to be successful. Will you trust Him? Will you believe Him? Will you follow His Word? Will you be "available" to God, for Him to use you? Will you accept the "place" He has for you? Will you go "all out" for Him? Will you "be strong and courageous," because He has spoken those words over you? If you can say a heartfelt "yes!" to each of those questions, then you and those you "lead" (your family) will be able to experience success, to take hold of it!

What this has to do with weight loss: The weight-loss journey, especially when it involves weight-loss surgery, takes strength and courage. You are not alone. The same God who encouraged young Joshua with "Be strong and courageous" says the same thing to you today, and as you believe in Him and trust in and follow His Word, you will conquer all and experience success, which was God's plan for you all along.

Confession:
"Yes, God."

Blessings,
Mary 

AMEN!!! The healer is surely in the house. No worries about a long winded response. I love your long winded responses. They ae such a blessing. Yes I say Yes God and I will all day long. Their is such victory in serving God. I just had such a peace come over me. Mary thanks again God just reaffirmed the word He gave me yesterday. God makes no mistakes.

 

In Christ

Karyn

Hi Mary,

I hope that all is well with your heart.  My prayers are with you.  Have courage and be strong. =)

Take care,
Vickie

Thanks, my friend. All is well. With the Lord, I will be strong and very courageous. :)
Blessings,
Mary