Enjoying Moments

Day 1: Enjoying Moments “For the Lord delights in you!” (Isaiah 62:4 AMP) Yesterday, God led me to a conversation with Him and shared these words. “I know, I see, I love completely and unconditionally.” The conversation started like this, “God, this is __________ (my situation, my struggle, my fear).” He tenderly said, “I know. I know your deepest thoughts, your hidden fears, your greatest hopes, your hurt, your struggles.” I went on to explain, “This is why… (describing the struggle, my hurt for others, situations I can’t fix, and deep things in my heart).” He gently powerfully spoke to my soul, “I see everything, I am El Roi.” After sharing the depth of my heart, I felt a little vulnerable. Even though I knew He already knew and saw, maybe something in me waited for Him to chide or give instructions. Instead, He spoke, “I know, and I love you!” As explained in 1 John 4:8, Psalms 139, Genesis 16:13, and countless other places in the bible, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit wraps us in unconditional, tender, healing, and passionate lovingkindness. This truth leads to inner joy! Enjoying life in a broken world is only possible when living wrapped in the love of God. As His love seeps deep into the canyon of our souls, we can embrace that we are lovable. Self Reflection & Joy Routine: Do I let myself rest in the embrace of God who soothes all my worries? Let me remember today that He says, “I know, I see, I love you completely.” What am I enjoying? (Think about specific details surrounding this person or situation.) Write a verse of the day (It could be the one on this devo, or another one on your heart.) God, thank You for: (5 Things) Is there something holding me back from experiencing true inner joy? Can I release it (a thought, habit, person, dream, hope, fear, grudge, or mindset) into God’s capable hands? God offers complete love, grace, and forgiveness. Is there anyone I need to seek forgiveness from? Is there someone I need to forgive? God the Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit, I invite You to bring a stillness to my soul and refresh me with Your love. Please forgive me. I choose to forgive. Heal my heart from any bitterness and fill my heart with Your grace and love for myself and others. I release everyone and everything and into Your care. Consume my mind with Your inexplicable joy as I focus on You. I praise You and thank you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I bind Satan away from me and this time of stillness with the Trinity. Set your timer for 3 minutes to be still while focusing on the goodness of God. As you are still with God, take a few deep breaths and whisper His name, Yahweh. Ask yourself: How can I make someone’s day better? Who can I give or speak life to today? Who can I give a pencil to? Or a cup of water? Or a gift, a prayer, a kind word, a hug or a smile? Who needs a hand to hold or someone to stand beside them? Who can I give the love of Jesus to today?