Instead you thrill to God’s Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.
Psalm 1:2-3
Today’s Scripture says that when you meditate on God’s Word day and night, “You’re a tree…always in blossom.”
That’s God’s dream for your life—that you always have a smile, that you’re always in peace, that you’re always excited about your future.
And, no, it doesn’t mean that you’ll never have adversities. But in those difficult times, because you have your thoughts fixed on Him, thoughts you’ve drawn from His Word, deep down there will be a confidence, a knowing that everything is going to be all right.
You will know that God is still on the throne. He is fighting your battles, and you’re not only going to come out, you’re going to come out better off than you were before.
When you’re in agreement with God, the Creator of the universe goes to work.
God will cause His favor to shine down on you.
He will cause you to stand out in your career.
He will cause you to be at the right place at the right time, making sure that you succeed.
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