"So in this way the Lord gave to Israel all the land he had promised to their ancestors, and they went in and conquered it and lived there. And the Lord gave them peace, just as he had promised, and no one could stand against them; the Lord helped them destroy all their enemies. Every good thing the Lord had promised them came true" (Joshua 21:43-45, The Living Bible).
At any given point in our lives we are standing on one side or the other of God's promises and provision. I look at some of the answered prayers that have very specifically come to pass and those instances remind me that God is faithful and does not disappoint. This gives me hope for the unanswered prayers that still linger in my heart. I believe they are actually already answered, but since we operate in a linear timeline, they are simply not revealed yet. I'm thankful, though, because I know I couldn't handle all the joy, grief, and every other emotion in between all at once.
All in all, I'm hanging on to the truth that God's will is "good, pleasing, and perfect" (Romans 12:2).
So, Lord, please continue to take us to the "land" you've given each of us to possess in all respects: spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and mental. We want to dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture as we trust in you and do good (Psalm 37:3). Please help us to move forward with courage, boldness, and confidence in You as we face the opposition of the enemy and our own flesh. Please help us to endure with you as our focus and your glory as our goal. I love you, Father. Amen.
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