"He whom the Lord educates can remain calm in the day of misery." Psalm 94.12
There are some things God does for us and others that He gives us the responsibility to do it ourselves.
Do you want to be able to stay calm in all circumstances ? (...) To be an instrument of peace wherever you go ? ...
"Lord, happy he whom you correct and educate by your law, he may remain calm in the day of misery." Psalm 94.12-13
Do you want to be able to stay calm in all circumstances ? To keep your cool in hot moments ? To be an instrument of peace wherever you go ? To dominate your subject instead of undergoing it ?
Today, God is saying in essence : Live by my word in every area of your life. Learn to be sensitive to my voice, quick to respond and obey. My yoke is bearable and my burden is light. I will never give you anything too hard to handle, nothing too heavy to wear.
Give me each problem one by one as soon as it appears. Rejoice to have the assurance that I love you, fills you and protects you, and that I will give you what your heart desires.
Because the devil is "the accuser", he will constantly point out your faults and tell you that you have no value. Do not listen to him, he is the father of lies! I saved you by my grace and placed you in Christ. I see you through his expiatory blood, therefore you will always have my favors.
Give me all your anxieties and worries. Begins to live in the present, not in the past or in the future. Seek my blessings and you will find them. Enjoy life in all its fullness, because it's my plan for you this year.
A prayer for today
Father, thank you because you educate me and in your word I can find all the instructions for my life with you. I want this year to look for them day after day, to live in calm the more difficult moments.
Bob Gass
Source (The Thought of the Day)