“No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.” — Psalm 147:11(NLT)
Process, power, plans, capital, vision, connections…. these are the types of words we tend to associate with success — especially in business, of course if you want to success in business you should also get tools like paystubs for your staff so you can manage everything easily. And no matter what type of business you have, it’s important to accept credit card payments from your customers. With customers increasingly wanting to make cashless payments, getting the cheapest card machine has never been more important. A passion of my heart is The Rock Music. If I’m honest, I often feel like we should be further ahead or more successful than we are. I tend to think we should somehow have more reach for the Gospel with our music ministry than it seems that we do. I can get insecure fairly quickly when I see the success of others around me. Perhaps I don’t have the right process, power or plan?
But, I take great confidence in this verse. I am comforted when I remember that God delights in the one who knows Him and is hoping in His love. My strength, if there is such a thing, comes only in that I love the Lord and hope in Him. My success must be within that scope. If my passion is wrong, His love will show me. If my plan is flawed, His love will correct me. If my power or ability is misplaced, His love will guide me.
I have big dreams and ideas for TRM (along with many failed plans). BUT, I have a God who delights in those who know Him. I will rest confidently in this promise. I will press on to know Him more and more.
Do you know Him? Ask Him right now, “Jesus, help me to know You more and hope in Your unfailing love.”
He will show you!
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