Propel Through the Pain

Scripture of the day- Zechariah 4:6-  So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.

Positive word of the day- propel- drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Quote of the day- Sometimes we're tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths. - Unknown

Be Led by the Spirit

Adapted from the resource Power Thoughts Devo - by Joyce Meyer

One of the most dynamic ways to keep your joy is to allow the Holy Spirit to lead you (see Psalm 139:24). If you pray first, asking God for a plan, He will never push you into a work of the flesh (something that takes up all your energy without producing anything of value). Instead, His Holy Spirit prompts, guides, and gently leads you to a place of joy; He will never manipulate or control you. But if you’re too consumed with your own plan, too locked into the way you think things ought to be, you won’t even hear God speak to you or recognize the promptings from Him that will help you succeed. If you are too determined to follow your own ritualistic rules, you can miss the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit and lose the joy He wants you to have.

It’s not wrong to have a plan, but always offer your plan to God and tell Him that if He has something else in mind, you’re willing to submit to His plan. When you do this, you position yourself for Him to bless you and make your path straight (see Proverbs 3:5-6).

Prayer Starter: Lord, please lead and guide me into Your plan for my life, starting right now. Thank You for bringing me to a place of joy, freedom and fulfillment. In Jesus’ name, amen.