Expectation. I love the thrill of expectation. There is something satisfying about an expectation fulfilled. When we wait in expectation for the Lord, oh He does not disappoint. This is not an attitude of entitlement though. This is an attitude of celebration.

Will you press in with me as I prayer journal through these two verses in Psalm 145? I invite you to grab your journal and make much of Jesus with your pen and paper, too!

Press In

All eyes have turned toward You,waiting in expectation; when they are hungry, You feed them right on time. The desires of every living thing are met by Your open hand. (Psalm 145:15-16 THE VOICE)

~My eyes are turned toward Your goodness, Lord. Today I feast my eyes on the world around me with fresh eyes ready to behold even the littles of details that you never neglect…

~I wait in expectation, Jesus. You are always there, always in complete control. I expect the most beautiful fulfillment of your plan. Oh Lord, today I will get out of the way, get over trying to manipulate. Your timing. I expect.

~My hungry eyes focus on You, Lord. Today I turn away from that which leaves me depleted toward You who are satisfying… You care about my every need from my physical to my heart matters. Thank you, Jesus, for dealing kindly with me.

~I declare Psalm 37:4 today and I delight myself in You. I take joy in all that You are and who I as Your follower. I wait in expectation knowing that because my desires align with You, Jesus, You will give me what I ask. Lord, I ask that Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let me always intertwine my seeking and wishing and dreaming with all that You are rather than my own agenda.

Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4 ESV)

Pour Fourth

Where do you set your expectations these days? It is tempting to cling that which is tangible: the approval of others, fear instead of faith, distrust rather than belief in the unseen. Oh but we can take hold of the assurance, the knowledge that our King will never leave us or forsake us. Let us expect the satisfaction in Him today, for we stand on firm footing in this truth. Walk firm in this today. Circle back to it often. Take even timid step in expectation. He will meet you there.

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