THOUGHTS FOR TODAY FROM SCRIPTURE

& my personal application....

Psalm 37:3-4  "Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.  Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart."

My Commands:
1)  Trust in the Lord
     * a deep, abiding reliance on God and His Word
2)  Do good
     * cling to and obey God's Word
3)  Dwell in the land
     * I see this not only as a future dwelling in heaven someday, but also as dwelling in Jesus and the victorious life He gives here & now, no matter what our circumstances may be!  Abide in Him!  Spend time dwelling with Him!  It's all about Jesus!
4)  Feed on His faithfulness
     * Remember God's faithfulness in all things and let that feed and encourage my soul to give me strength to keep pressing on.
5)  Delight myself in Him
     * It's Jesus I love.  It's Jesus I must delight in.  Not religion.  Not people.  Not ministry.  Not going to church... but Jesus.  He is my most faithful friend, and I beg God to teach me more how to delight in Him!

His Response:
Blessing me with the desires of my heart.

What are my heart's desires?
1)  Children walking in truth
2)  God-centered marriage and family
3)  Fruit in my life -- greater holiness
4)  Quicker repentance and less acceptance of sin in my life
5)  Hearts of people changed that we minister to
6)  Increased knowledge, wisdom and understanding
7)  Above all, glory to God in all things!