My time with God this morning was very encouraging so I thought I would share a bit from it.

"The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” (Joshua 10:8)

"...God will not commission you to do anything without ensuring your success...God does not promise you victory in every task you devise, but He will promise that you will be successful whenever you follow HIS will..."

This next part was what caught me off...  I tend to be someone that has the potential to mow people over rather than waiting on God in His time for His plan to be accomplished... Something I am process with, and have made great strides in...

"... Does it appear that people are keeping you from obeying Gods will?  Rest assured that God will not allow anyone or anything to prevent his children from accomplishing His purposes..."

Yes, blaming other people because they would rather not fit into the box you have shoved them in is not their fault...lol  

"...Be careful to evaluate success in the way God does... When you face opposition but know you are doing what God has asked, have confidence that He will accomplish everything that He desires..."

This week I have been prompted to look past the physical and into the spiritual in regards to progress or lack there of in ministry.  It has been helpful, it has been grace filled and the timing has been perfect (as always it is with God)  Allow God to pour his wisdom over you to discern what is REALLY happening in the spiritual.  Do not allow the ways of man to prevent you from progress in the spiritual. Cling to God, and He will show you, ask and trust.  Trust and ask.  Your discouragement will flee when you can see the eternal value in temporary failure...

(Quotes taken from Experiencing God by Henry T Blackaby)