Declaring and Decreeing: Faith or Boasting?

 

c) Deborah Evans

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth."--Proverbs 27:1.

Seek God's will, but insist upon nothing.

 Leave the details to God. 

Trust opportunities God creates for you as you walk in faith and minute by minute obedience.

As a Christ follower, your purpose is to obey God and love God's will and God's way.

Few people declare and decree a painful challenge or an unwanted life change. Usually, the decree or declaration---when it's specific--involves getting what we think we want.  God uses all types of circumstances and events to conform us to the image of Christ.

Jesus said "the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name." (John 15:16) What does it mean to ask in Jesus's name? In the ancient language Jesus spoke and the gospel writer used to record Jesus's words, "in my name" meant "in my way", "in my manner", and "as representing my identity, purpose, and character." In his deepest moment of challenge, Jesus said to the Father "Not my will, but your will." Jesus did not say "I decree and declare an escape from the pain and humiliation of crucifixion because I am your beloved son."

God already has good things planned for you, and doesn't need to be reminded of them.

Are you open to receiving what God has for you, or are you committed to having only what you want for yourself?

Having what God wants for you is always better then having what you can imagine, decree, or declare for yourself. God's intention for you is always good. God's good intention  for you was permanently established in eternity. Stay close to God and let God guide you to the life he has for you.