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Theme | I Will Meet Your Needs
From | Stacey Tsardoulias
Verses | Philippians 4:19-20, Psalm 23, Hebrews 4:16
How many times in the last week has your mind been consumed by the need in your life?
“I need more money.”
“I really need that new…”
“I need more time… I need more peace… I need better health…”
…and the list goes on.
It is very easy - in the consumerist and self-focussed world that we live in, for us to be overwhelmed and overtaken with our needs and for our days to be devoted to attending to the relentless pursuit of fulfilling all of them. And that, my friend, is right where the enemy of your soul would have you. Looking inward, focussed on self, and consumed with what you don’t have and your own lack.
Being focused on our needs and lacks - though some are valid and genuine - keeps us out of living in Godly contentment. We lose sight of the magnificence of our God - the One who created the universe and controls it all! We easily become need-conscious rather than supply-conscious - considering what a powerful, able and faithful God we serve!
In Jesus, we not only have salvation and redemption (as if that isn’t enough) but He is our Good and faithful Shepherd who cares for our needs - big and small - pertaining to our spirit, soul and body.
Perhaps what’s even more important than our ever-presenting needs in this life, is our reliance and dependence on our Good Shepherd. Perhaps when our life can be filled and focussed on His greatness and His supply, the needs that He is able to fulfil will become secondary when compared to the richness of who He is.
Prayer | Lord Jesus, thank You for Your greatness, Your power and Your magnificence. Truly I am in awe of You. You indeed are my Good Shepherd and I need You every day of my life. Lord, help my reliance to be on You and Your richness and supply - not on my needs and lack. Thank You that there is no need, too big or too small, that You don’t care about in my life, or that I can’t talk to You about. Thank You that I can come near to You and partake in Your wonderful mercy and grace forever. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
About this Plan
God often uses “40 days” to complete a spiritual challenge. The challenge can involve overcoming temptation like Jesus in the desert, or preparing for an encounter with God like Moses on Mount Sinai, or the strengthening of an individual’s faith exemplified in stories like Noah’s Ark, Jonah, or David and Goliath. Over the next 40 days, we will engage with the Word, seek God, and take hold of His promises.
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