Trust

Let us take a look at trust.

A five letter word with great influence & power.

Trust is what we put our hope & faith into. We trust what we believe in.

Trust is built through time and testing.

Trust, like a muscle must be exersized to make it stronger.

Building trust strengthens our very being.

Trust in God, builds spiritual strength & power. The more you trust Him, the greater power you build in the spirit.

Trust brings clarity to your direction.

Trust builds endurance.

Trust is...
The testing of our faith thru trials to
Recognize that we can do all things &;
Understand that with Christ our
Savior, who strengthens us; we can
Trust His Perfect Will.

"Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]."
Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/pro.3.6.AMP

Focus

From the minute this word was dropped in my spirit, for today, I knew it would bring me to my knees to pray.

Focus is how we view a goal; or task; be it our perception or a task at hand; its personal.

Focus is the drive to complete a task.
Focus brings achievement.

Focus can be measured by how well we "see" the goal or task; & how we see the goal or task is both spiritual & natural.

If our spiritual sight; (how we see it) is obstructed, we can misconstrue, what our natural eyes see, and thus, take incorrect actions to achieve an outcome.

Natural sight can be misleading too, & lead to an off-balance focus. In many cases, since our first sight is natural, then it is up to each of us to see the natural but not react, if possible, before seeking & praying for spiritual insight--focus.

Focus is...
Fierce determination, leading to great
Outcomes, if we pray for
Clarity, & spiritual insight; then God
Unveils His Perfect Will for us to
See clearly &;

Focus!

Promise

Promise, a simple but very complex word to ponder.
What comes to mind when you hear  the word promise?
Do you think of an assurance to do; or not to do something, or;
Do you immediately consider a person that possesses this trait?

Promise is...
Intangible. You can't see it, but like the air we breath, we know it is real and vital to sustain life.
Promise is.. Faith. Hope. Love.
Promise is.. what you choose to believe.
Promise is... An expected end.
Promise is... That special gift we see in our family, children, friends; She/he has so much promise..

A Promise made...
At minimum, a two-way proposal or transaction between the promise maker & the promise receiver. Positive or negative;  good or bad; a promise made has consequences.

A Promise broken...
A promise, not kept, brings dissapointment (or relief), and may be seen by the receiver as a character flaw.

A Promise honored...
A promise when kept, may build trust, or the knowledge that the promise maker is true to their word.

The personhood of promise..
Now, let's consider Promise, the person. The person; one who deserves kindness, love, respect, & unwavering loyalty. The person we consider above all others...

Ultimately, the Promise, is the Trinity... God in three persons...

God is Promise. Promise is God. The One we can rely on to fulfill His Word.

Consider Promise, & all His many Benefits. He'll never leave, or forsake us.

Consider His Promises: Made & Kept. Yes & Amen.

Consider God; The Ultimate Promise Keeper. When all else fails; He never will.

Promise.

Testing, testing...

Tests come to challenge us. The reward may not be for you, but for the ones who are close by watching: what you do; how you react; and who you inspire along the way.

Your Test:

Your reaction is key to the
Outcome; positive or negative.
Unintended consequences may
Result from over or under-reacting...

Tarry first, to gain spiritual insight;
Endure with patience, not easy, yet required.
Selah; for then, you see, the greater
The test; the Greater the Testimony.

Today

Today: 
Too often, we 
Overestimate our control of what lies ahead,
Doing a disservice to our present; now,
Allowing our precious time to fade away.
Yield; pause; breathe; exhale; give thanks today.

Repeat often.