Today has not been the best of days; my heart is not in the best of conditions and, through that, I am reminded of so many things.
First, my mission:
“As the rain and snow come down from heaven,
and do not return to it without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,so that it yields seed
for the sower and bread for the eater,so is my word
that goes out from my mouth:it will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose
for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led fourth in peace;
the mountains and hills will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree,
and instead of the briers the myrtle will grow.
This will be for the Lord’s renown. for an everlasting sign,
which will not be destroyed.”
-Isaiah 55:10-13
I was created for a specific purpose. It has nothing to do with me, and all with furthering the kingdom of Christ. My heart can rest at knowing it has a purpose, at knowing it wasn’t created for nothing.
Secondly: I am so easily reminded of the steadfast heart that I am called to have-
Steadfast:
1. Firmly fixed in direction; steadily directed
2. Firm in purpose, resolution, faith
3. Firmly established; unwavering
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me”
-Psalm 51:10
“They are steadfast forever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.”
-Psalm 111:8
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts you.”
-Isaiah 26:3
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
-Psalm 119:5
Beyond anything, I know that no matter what goes on with my heart; the Lord has an everlasting hold on it. My heart is steadfast- fixed in direction, and unable to be wavered. It’s firmly established and firm in purpose.
I am so thankful for these reminders.
