Author: George Brunson
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11
When I stay in relationship with God, I will continuously walk in peace knowing the outcome has his guidance and direction. The issue at times, is staying in constant relationship with him. I must not allow myself to retract into a mindset that creates focus inward on myself, but instead, having an outward focus on how he would want me to respond in that moment. What causes that for me, is that the value I see in myself is not in alignment with what God sees in me. I go into a selfish, self-preserving mindset. I believe in that moment that I know how to better fulfil my needs than God does. In those moments, I am settling for less than the best, I am settling in self- reliance instead of relying on God and what he has for me. What I hope you will walk away with today is a deeper awareness that staying on His path isn't just about obedience—it's about trust. Trusting that His provision, His affirmation, and His timing are always greater than what you could gather or produce on your own. It’s a shift from chasing temporary comfort to receiving lasting peace.
This applies to how you approach moments of stress or lack in your home life, how you carry confidence in your calling, and how you show up with grace in relationships. You’re being reminded that when your heart is set on Him, the outcome is already secure—and that security produces peace.
Prayer for Today
Father,
I thank You that You have shown me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy, and at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. I choose today to stay in relationship with You—not just in word, but in how I walk, think, and respond.
When I feel the pull to turn inward, to focus on what I lack or wish I had, remind me that You are my supply. I reject the lie that I need anything outside of Your will to feel secure or satisfied. You know my needs before I speak to them, and what You give is always better than what I could grasp for myself.
I confess that when I chase acknowledgment, possessions, or temporary feelings, I’m stepping away from the peace You offer. Teach me to catch those moments and turn quickly back to You. Train my heart to recognize that Your way always leads to peace, even when the outcome isn’t visible yet. I receive Your truth: You supply all my needs. I declare that Your plan is not only enough—it is abundant. Help me respond in each moment with Your perspective, not mine. Keep me anchored in the truth that I am fully known, fully valued, and fully loved in You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.