Daily Devotional

DEEP FIRM TRUST OF YOURSELF TO GOD

February 24

hild of the King, do you ever fall into traps set for you by scheming people which are really snares of the devil? This is so hurtful and frustrating. Why do my children fall into these snares? If you are too concerned (unnecessarily preoccupied or a bit paranoid about life) you will continue to fall into these traps and suffer from them. What do I mean by this? Remember that my word warns you to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) If you are suspicious of people, also if you are insecure with other people, you will take too much fleshly energy in guarding yourself unnecessarily against things that people will say and do against you. This is a form of unhealthy pride. You are not resting in your Father's love and divine protection. If you guard yourself, then where does the protecting, caring oversight of the Holy Spirit come into the picture on your behalf? This is a serious matter! It would be good for you to exercise this message several times over in your mind--- and even repeat it aloud if necessary. You are warned in the scripture not to worry over anything. Let your Father do His job of guiding and loving you step by step, moment by moment. Don't you know that you can resist God by not resting in His love and allowing Him to create good situations and favor in the minds and hearts of those who are important to you? This is the work of the Father on your behalf. Here is a healthy exercise for you, say, "Father, I have ignored the fact that you are never very far away from me. You are right here, right now and always even closer to me than my own breath. You want only my best! You put loving, accepting thoughts in their minds on my behalf. Why do I struggle and try to earn your favor and fear not having the favor of others? Deliver me from this in the name of Jesus, amen!" Well, that was a good and true prayer for you to pray. You should repeat it to yourself before God until you get a breakthrough from heaven. If people criticize you, don't empower them by being angry with them. If they run you down, is this pleasing in the mind of your Father? Of course, it is not. How then can they hurt you with words if you keep your own heart free and peaceful by releasing all these kinds of things to your Lord? Do this and prosper child!

Prayer

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Father, I have tried to play games with people who play games with me. I am not going to accept any evil trap or scheme against me. In the name of Jesus, I won't waste my time with fear and personality wars. Help me to love even my enemies as you have commanded. You can change my enemies into my friends by the power of your Holy Spirit. I will laugh at the plans of others to harm or scheme against me. I will love the unlovely person and forgive them quickly to keep my heart from growing hard. Help me, in the name of Jesus, amen!