ADAPT YOUR METHODS, NOT JUST YOUR EFFORTS (3)
TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024
Again, beloved, adapting your methods doesn’t mean abandoning your efforts or giving up on your goals. It’s about aligning your approach with God’s wisdom and timing. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to become impatient and frustrated when things don’t go according to our plans. We often feel the pressure to take control and force outcomes to align with our timelines and expectations. However, the Bible teaches us to trust in God’s wisdom and timing, recognizing that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).
SCRIPTURE: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: God’s wisdom and timing are infinite and perfect. Unlike human wisdom, which is limited and often flawed, God’s wisdom encompasses all knowledge and understanding (James 1:5). When we trust in God’s wisdom, we acknowledge that He knows what is best for us, even when we do not understand His ways. He orchestrates events in our lives according to His divine plan and purposes. While we may not always understand why things happen when they do, we can trust that God’s timing is always right (Eccl. 3:1). Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: Trusting in God’s wisdom and timing brings peace. When we relinquish control and place our trust in Him, we experience a peace that surpasses all understanding.
RESPONSIBILITY: So, beloved, be patient and stay faithful. Trust in God and be willing to adapt, trust that He sees the bigger picture and knows the best path for you.
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge Your infinite wisdom and perfect timing. Help us to trust in Your plans and surrender our desires to You. Give us patience and faith as we wait for Your timing. Fill us with Your peace, knowing that You are in control and working all things for our good. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
PROPHETIC WORD: May you find strength, peace, and confidence as you trust in God’s wisdom and timing, knowing that He holds your future in His loving hands. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
BIBLE TEXTS: Proverbs 3:5-6, Eccl 3:1, James 1:5
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For more please visit: www.thefountspring.org or contact us on contact@thefountspring.org
