More Than Just Ready~

Greetings~

On August 11^th I printed out the prayer from the DEVO and taped it to my computer monitor as a constant reminder that God is at work in my life.  The prayer reads, “Dear Lord, Thank You that You have not answered me yet because You want to do something bigger and better than I can imagine.  Thank You that You are preparing me for the greatest blessings of my life.”

And this morning when I sat at my desk, I once again whispered those words to Jesus letting Him know that I am trusting in Him.  Then, as I was preparing today’s DEVO, this amazing verse jumped out at me: 2 Corinthians 9:8 “God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.”

I am going to take Him at His word and believe that God pours out blessings in surprising, effective, and timely ways, and when He does, not only am I ready for anything and everything in life, but I am above-and-beyond equipped and above-and-beyond capable for whatever needs to be done.

I like the sound of that!  God does not want us to be adequate or average, or have just enough love, or just enough peace. He goes overboard in His giving until we are bursting at the seams with His blessings.

The first step in receiving blessings from the Lord is to spend time with Him in prayer.  He promises that as we do – that as we “seek Him first,” He will start pouring out the blessings – “everything else shall be added.”     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, All of us could use Your extravagant blessings in our lives right now.  We need so much guidance, so much protection, so much peace, so much hope, so much of everything! The good news for us is that You are willing to pour out whatever we need.  We receive it. In Jesus’ name, AMEN~