Don’t Miss The Greatest Gift

Good morning, my friend!  Good morning, Father!  

“Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow. “ - James 1:17

Lord, so often the enemy uses turmoil to distract us from You, our purpose and mission.  Today we purpose to fix our eyes on You (2 Cor 4:18).  While the use of turmoil and chaos are common, they aren’t his only tools.  Satan is a crafty thief and will do everything in his power to distract, discourage, steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10). Our blessings, and even the answers to our prayers, can also be used against us if we are not careful.  When we pray over and over, asking for an answer or breakthrough, we are often sidetracked and distracted by the very thing that delights us.  Our delight and focus on the gift can steal our attention from the giver.  

Father, I lift up my friend this morning.  I pray that in the good and the bad, both when You give and when You take away (Job 1:20), that You will teach them to keep their eyes on You.  I pray they don’t miss what might be the best part of the gift - the joy in Your eyes.  May they catch it, because in the receiving, their eyes were fixed on Yours.  And may Your joy, Lord, be their strength. (Ps 28:7)  In Jesus Name ❤️

Dear friend, so much in this world vies for not only our attention, but our affection.  Good or bad, is there something that is drawing your attention away from the Father?  We lose so much and suffer needless pain when we lose sight of Him.  I encourage you to turn your attention back to Him.  He alone is the true source of both comfort and joy. 💡


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