So how’s your new year’s resolutions going? How’s that gym membership? How’s that new diet? How many new French words do you know? Oh wait… that one was about me, not you?! Yeah we are all in the same boat, new years resolutions rarely stick. But I still want to hype you up, you’ve got a plan and you’re going to do it!
If you’re like me, you’re really good at starting, but not always so skilled at following through. It’s kind of like kindling, it lights quickly and burns bright, and then it’s gone. But today we’re not seeking God for bright burn and no long term fruit. We are seeking God for LONGEVITY. You want to foundation strong so you can burn for years to come. It got me thinking of strength and where it really comes from.
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid?”
David starts this Psalm with these powerful words, declaring the Lord is our strength. This strength gives us confidence to step out into the purpose God has for us but it doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges along the way. David goes on to pray many prayers of faith for when he struggles, faces temptation or even betrayal. But through it all he closes this Psalm with these words:
Psalm 27:13
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Today I want you to feel those words “I remain confident”. You can remain fully on fire for where God is taking you, not based on yourself, but based on His ability working through you. This is not a year where we sit back, but a year we step forward in confidence. God has a BIG plan for you, and His strength will give us the longevity to find our way there. Be confident in who He has called you to be and don’t look back!
Be blessed this week
By Jean-Michel, lead Pastor at The Collective
