Begin.
“He who has begun a good work in you is faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
Today is the first day of a life shift! What are you hoping that this next season produces? What is your mindset about setting aside an entire year? I will be the first to admit that I ran from the idea of giving up an entire year, INTENTIONALLY, with no men. I thought, “God, what if the guy comes in month 3? Then what?” I contemplated all the potential dates I would miss out on, with no proof that these imaginary dates or men would actually materialize. I was full of excuses. Then I had to make my first declaration: I love You more.
More than the potential “loss” I may suffer.
More than needing to know every detail to come.
More than my normal coping mechanisms.
At that point, I fully surrendered to the process, not knowing what exactly that “process” would involve. So, I ask you again, what are you hoping this season produces? What is your mindset about setting aside an entire year? The Bible says that we reap what we sow (Galatians 6:9); we must understand that in order to gain what we have never had, we must be willing to do what we’ve never done. Are you tired of getting the same results in your dating life? Are you feeling passionless in your job or career? Are you feeling distant from God, or want to begin a brand new journey with Christ? These are all perfect reasons to give your life a strong reset. Will it be hard? Undoubtedly. Will it be lonely? At times. Will you want to give up? I certainly did. Is it worth it? Let me know what you think on day 365. I know my life has completely changed for the better.
Who could you be if you got serious about the One who is serious about you?
Let’s start: God, I love you more than _______ today.
Countdown to 2021!
If you’ve enjoyed these two sneak-peek devotional entries, I pray you will be blessed by our daily devotional beginning January 1, 2021!! If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that we can’t make it through another year without daily intimacy with God.
Praying for you always,
The ILYmore Team ❤️
Nevertheless
Lord, help me to follow the example of Christ in all ways. Even unto the point of dying to myself. Help me to be honest when I would rather You take the cup away, but to be humble as I remember to return to a “nevertheless” in my spirit.
I love You more.
I love You more.
Dear God,
No matter how long I have to wait…
No matter who gets there before me…
No matter what mistakes I made in my past…
I love You more.
Where You lead I will follow.
When You call I will answer.
I love You more.