“We have sinned with our fathers; . . . and have forgotten” – then put a stiletto in the place where you have gone to sleep. “God is not talking to me just now,” but He ought to be. Remember Whose you are and Whom you serve. Provoke yourself by recollection, and your affection for God will increase tenfold; your imagination will not be starved any longer, but will be quick and enthusiastic, and your hope will be inexpressibly bright.

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February 11, 2013

Journal entry for today-JDV

Lord, this devotional pierced my heart this morning. It occurred to me that I have given up on You in certain areas of my life. Oh sure I go through  the motions and look  to You when its right and proper, but for some reason I gave up believing all things are possible with You. Oh Lord, please restore in me that level of faith. Let me trust You in all things and trust that all things are possible.

And God says…”Curiosity, imagination and expectations that I will do what I say I will do are critical to our relationship and constant connectivity. It is why I said you must come as a little child…believing and trusting.  It is hard to believe that all things are working for your good when you feel loss, hurt, pain or uncertainty, however, a  little child trusts even (or especially) in these circumstances.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will make your paths straight. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Focus on Jesus and on my promises in Him, and your connection will be restored.”