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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord . . . Jeremiah 29:11

We’re in year eight here on New Day! It all started right here on the blog, and we’re grateful for the vision and grace and plans that have brought us to this point. So . . . happy anniversary, New Day!

God the Lord has so much in store for us and you this year! His plans are great and beyond what we could ask or think. Want to know how to access the abundance that awaits? Get in position! Proactively stand ready to receive what He’s promised you. Stay in the Word, stay “prayed up,” and cling to God with all you’ve got! And remember: Staying close to God means staying away from distractions that keep you from living for God fully. Tune your spiritual ears to hear how He is leading you and pruning you, if you will. These are ways to get and stay in position to access the blessings God will pour out!

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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

This verse is one we normally lift during Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Christ and receive Him, yet again, into our hearts. He’s called Wonderful and Counselor, among other things, in this verse, but I’ve come to know our Savior as my “Wonderful Counselor” (as it reads in other versions like the ESV), in a new way right here in September.

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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7a

Like many of you, I’ve been in the Word a LOT in this quarantine season. I shared in a recent Instagram post that I’ve listened to and for God more than I ever have—for work direction, in relationships, for general faith and life guidance. From focused prayer and study time, the Lord has lifted certain passages in the Word that my soul has needed, one of which is the title verse of this post . . .

What these words of David say to me basically and simply is trust the Lord. I’ve read other verses where the encouragement is to cease striving. And as writer Brett Cohrs puts it, “Stop trying to manufacture the outcomes in your own life and in the lives of others.” Friends, the times belong to God. He has ordered our steps and set our paths. No need for us to strive and assume control over things ourselves. God has it all under control.

Does that mean we stop praying? Certainly not. Do we stop believing God to show us His way? Not at all. It means we surrender all to Him. We expect in faith. We give up control and walk as God orders.

The being still has another meaning for me: When you pray, when you study, reverence Him. Be still, almost literally, and keep holy quietness as you listen for Him. Turn off the TV and put down your phone. Seek the Lord while He may be found.

Perhaps being by myself has helped in this place of thirst and hunger for God, and I’m grateful for that. I’m not going to pretend I’m not thankful for being able to work from home these few months. While COVID-19 has certainly had an incredible turn with us, God is bigger than any raging virus, pandemic, injustice, tribulation, or heartache we’ll ever face. Be still and wait patiently. He will see us through.

And by the way, Psalm 37 is worth the read in entirety. You can find it here.

Be blessed, wear your mask, help others, and stay safe.