Morning Thought: You didn’t choose God, God chose you! And this is what it means from God’s own mouth: “I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:9-10 NIV).
Morning Thought: Never underestimate the power of prayer because of the length of time it may take to be answered. “When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place” (Psalm 118:5 NIV).
Morning Thought: Here’s a beautiful morning prayer that I found in Isaiah: “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress” (Isaiah 33:2 NIV). After Isaiah’s prayer the Holy Spirit responds, showing us that prayer is a two way conversation with our Heavenly Father: “The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure” (Isaiah 33:2, 5-6 NIV).
Morning Thought: The secret of lasting is resting. The best thing you can do for yourself and others is spend time each day resting in God’s presence. God’s presence will make you more loving, joyful and at peace. Unplug from the restless world and connect with your Creator through his Word. Here’s what God says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it…Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you…Blessed are all who wait for him! (Isaiah 30:15, 18 NIV)
Morning Thought: When you walk according to God’s design, The Lord walks ahead of you to smooth out your path before you get there. Not only does the Father forgive the past of his children, but he sustains their present lives and cares for their future. God’s looking out for you. “The path of the righteous is level; you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth.” (Isaiah 26:7 NIV)
Morning Thought: It’s safer to be in the centre of God’s will in a violent city than to be out of God’s will in a peaceful resort. “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.” (Psalm 91:7 NIV)
