God's Word is Power!!!

Meditate on the Word day and night, careful to do everything written in it; not allowing it to depart from your mouth...you will be prosperous and successful (Josh 1:8). That's God's promise to us, but many believe only a few can fulfill what this verse requires. God never asks anything of us that He doesn't give us the power to do. The power He gives us is His love-He flows His love through us. When we spend intimate time with God, we are filled with His power. Intimacy is connecting to Him every day, letting Him know how we feel, reading His Word for guidance and direction...just being with Him. This intimacy strengthens our God sufficiency-making us capable to carry out what He asks of us. Opposite of God's sufficiency is self-sufficiency which takes us off of the path God's made in advance for each of us-thus removing us from the good plans He has for each of us (Jer 29:11). You will face many troubles, but when you're following the Lord, He comes to your rescue every time (Ps 34:1)! Be aware of the enemy's bait; encouraging you to rely on your ability to reason the potential outcomes of a situation through your strength-this is self sufficiency. God sufficiency holds on to God's promise no matter how dismal a situation appears. Human wisdom quickly forgets the power of God's promises (1 Cor 2:5). Stick to God sufficiency; if God said it...it is true-no matter what! Walking in victory requires you to quickly and consistently respond to the lies of the enemy-don't let his lies linger in your mind; they will oppose your thoughts to God's Word. This of course is the enemy's goal then you become anxious, insecure and begin to allow human wisdom to flood your mind which always leads to disaster. A man's way seems right, but it eventually leads to death ( Pr 14:12). Go after each lie and replace it with the truth...God's Word; rest in His confidence-He will make a way for you each time (Pr 3:4). You don't have to know how God will provide...to believe He will provide. Meditate on the Word day and night-you will be prosperous and successful!  7/11/13CIFL-LMM