In Psalm 23 in our Bible Reading Plan for today we see the care and the provision that our Good Shepherd (JESUS!) has for His people. I like to make this a part of my daily confessions of faith by personalizing this Psalm and declaring it over my own life. When you do this, faith for His provision grows (Romans 10:17)! Then you can be inspired further by THIS from Jerry Savelle's devotional for today!
Determined To Win
Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. (Hebrews 10:35-36 NKJV)
Once you’ve made the decision to believe and act on what the Word of God says about your situation, you need to understand something: the manifestation of God’s answer may either come quickly, or it may take some time. The question is, are you determined to stand until your breakthrough arrives? The Greek word translated as determined means “a firmness of purpose.” It also means “to give definite aim or direction; an unwavering resolution; to set boundary.”
The Word of God is either true, or it isn’t. God can either be trusted, or He can’t. Well, God’s Word is true and He can be trusted. So why waver? Make a firm resolution in your heart and mind that you are not going to compromise or be moved by what you see, hear, or feel. Once you determine that the only thing you will allow to move you is the Word of God, you’ll see the wholeness that you are believing for.
Confession: Father, I determine to do Your will and live according to Your Word. My trust is in You alone, and I refuse to be moved by anything else. I hold on to my confidence, knowing I will receive all You have promised me.
Amen! He is FAITHFUL, and He watches over His Word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12) in the lives of those who dare to stand on it in faith. Will YOU be such a one? You CAN (Philippians 4:13 AMP)! Here is a very old song from Hillsong and Darlene Zschech called "Faith":Shalom in Him!
