Galatians 6:9 – “And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!”  TPT

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word, Life, and Living this morning, several humorous things popped into my mind.  Some seemed to flutter like butterflies in the corridors, and I just laughed as I mused.

God spoke some serious things to me, but in those moments of humor that led to life reflections, I recalled some songs, like the George Jones song “Choices,” and realized that life is a series of choices, and each of them has consequences.  I recalled some humorous events that arose out of some choices I made and my personal embarrassment.  I will not go into them; sorry, they are private!

I remembered the TV Program HeeHaw and their song about “Bad Luck.”   “Gloom, despair, agony on me Deep, dark depression, excessive misery.  If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.  Gloom, despair, and agony on me.”  That song was funny as they sang it, but reflecting on that mindset is profoundly saddening.  Yet, multitudes live in a measure of that mindset and expect the worst rather than anticipating the best of God. 

That mindset brings fear, and fear brings torment, imprisonment, and paralysis, robbing us of faith and hope. But God’s Promises are sure, and God never lies. If He says it, He means it, and it breaks God’s heart when we doubt Him.  

Sadly, too many believe God theoretically but not experientially.  Too many believe that God’s promises are for the select of the elect super saints, and they do not see themselves in that number.  After all, we are only human, right?  Right and wrong!  Jesus said He has all authority and power and authorized us to walk in the authority and exercise that power – “Why Not Now?”

Among the things I heard in my heart today, one was to determine that you are going to Trust the Word of God and the God of the Word.  Determine that you are going to think thoughts founded upon what God said.  Determine that even if you make a wrong choice, you will not give up and give in, but you will turn to Him and receive His restoration.

The only way the devil can win and we can be defeated is to Give Up!  If we quit, we cannot win, so do not give up!   Simply, right?  Well, yes, it is because God has provided all we need to be who He says we are.  We have the Blood of Jesus, the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Truth of the Word, the Armor of God, and Authority!  Therefore, we are More Than Conquerors; why not live like God is telling the truth?  He Is!

I pray that today, you will see life differently and with hope and expectation.  I pray that you will no longer talk down to yourself and talk yourself out of God’s promises but will embrace them and, with eager anticipation, face the day with hope, joy, and peace.  This is the day of victory; receive it!

May today be a day of wonderful victory as you make the right choices!