‘You…give him power to keep himself calm in the days of
adversity.’ Psalm 94:13
There are some things God will do for us, and other
things He expects us to do for ourselves. ‘Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be
envied) is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, and teach out of
Your law…You…give him power to keep himself calm in the days of adversity’ (vv.
12-13). Do you want the ability to stay calm regardless of the circumstances?
To remain cool when the heat is on? To be an instrument of peace wherever you
go? To be on top of the circumstances instead of under them? Today God, in
essence, is saying to you: ‘Live by My Word in every area of your life. Learn
to be sensitive to my voice; quick to respond and to obey. My yoke is easy and
My burden is light. I’ll never give you anything too hard to handle or too
heavy to carry. Give me your concerns - one by one as they arise. Delight
yourself in the assurance of My love, My provision and My protection, and I’ll
give you the desires of your heart. Because the devil is “the accuser” he’ll
constantly point to your flaws and tell you you’re not worthy. Don’t listen -
he’s the father of lies! I’ve saved you by My grace and positioned you in
Christ. I see you through His atoning blood, therefore you are always accepted
in My eyes. Give Me all your anxieties and cares. Begin to live in the present,
not the past or the future. Look for My blessings and you’ll find them. Enjoy
life in all its fullness, for this is My plan for you this year.’ 
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