Two weeks ago I read the account of Daniel and how he purposed in his heart not to defile himself. So yesterday in my prayer time I had the thought (more like God dropped a thought on me) “Daniel purposed in his heart; Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem and the cross. What have I purposed? Have I set my face towards my true home?” I kind of struggled through that day- actually I pretty much wasted it and by the time I went to bed I was pretty upset with myself. I felt like the foolish man of James 1:23 who forgot what he looked. Here I was “hearing” but not doing. God reminded His mercies are new every day. I never want to take advantage of that, but it is such sweet relief to know that though I fail there is till hope and cleansing. God is so good, all the time He is good!! So what have you purposed in your heart and set your mind to? Is it the work God has called you to do?
Through Christ,
Brooke
PostScript- Here’s a thought from this morning’s prayer time too.
Here is a command to the Israelites entering Canaan. Could it not also be applied to the Christian? What is it that irritates, pricks, and harasses us? Maybe it is something God has already asked us to “drive out”
