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I am not worried because I have this!

Worry comes when the current challenge or problem before us is magnified above God’s word and faithfulness. When we worry, in effect we are saying God can’t help us with this problem. We are on our own and this problem will overwhelm us. However, today God wants to remind us that we should reject worry. It is not part of our DNA. Our DNA is faith, confidence, joy, peace, power, boldness and expectation. Nehemiah told God’s people: “and do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold” (Nehemiah 8:10). It’s time to set the joy of the Lord loose in your spirit. After all, what is the option? Worry, be GONE! We have the joy of the Lord within us, and we are strong in the Lord!

Nehemiah 8:10 (b) (Amp) “…And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.”

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Favor is coming to you!

Proverbs 8:35 (AMPC) “For whoever finds me [Wisdom] finds life and draws forth and obtains favor from the Lord.”

Favor is a powerful word. Here is its meaning in the original Hebrew:  “when someone is pleased or delighted with you.  It’s a solid reaction of a superior to an inferior.” God is superior to us, so when He shows us favor, He is showing his pleasure with us. He is delighted with us. Favor carries rewards with it. When earthly kings bestow favor upon someone, they are showing that they are pleased with that subject and reward them accordingly, whether with promotions, accolades or benefits. The Holy Scriptures teach that when we pursue Godly wisdom, we will will obtain favor from the Lord! This is His promise. I don’t have to beg for this. I just have to pursue wisdom. Wisdom brings with it life and favor. When you go before the King of kings, make sure you are carrying wisdom with you. The King will be pleased and delighted with you, and will show you favor (life, benefits, promotions, protection, affirmation, authority, joy and peace). And, He will bestow this to you in the presence of friends and foes alike! Something to think about today.

Proverbs 8:35 (AMPC) “For whoever finds me [Wisdom] finds life and draws forth and obtains favor from the Lord.”