God has given you the power to reshape your reality; the hardest part of that journey is the temptation to give up during the waiting period. Don’t give up in the waiting! Check out these three simple steps to understand, activate, and deploy your shoes of peace to actively wait for God’s victory to manifest in every area of your life.

Scripture Gem: “Now I’ll listen carefully for your voice and wait to hear whatever you say. Let me hear your promise of peace—the message every one of your godly lovers longs to hear. Don’t let us in our ignorance turn back from following you.” ~ Psalm 85:8

This passage in Psalm 85:8 holds wisdom as simple as ABC on how to be longsuffering or patient as you wait to see God’s will manifest, using the third piece of your armor which is the shoes of peace (See Ephesians 6:13-17). This scripture gem teaches us to A. trust, B. promises, and C. speak gives us the power to stay focused on reshaping our realities until they manifest before us.

 A. Trust

You can trust that God’s justice and truth prevails all the time (See Romans 8:28). Trust is built through relationship and relationship starts with a conversation. We must practically pray and speak, but also listen and obey.     

Reflection: What does trusting God look like for you?

Everyday Wisdom: So, every day I chose to: TRUST God’s nature and character as faithful!

B. Promise

Don’t give up while waiting to see God manifest His promises in your life by remembering that God is a promise keeper. The good news of the gospel is that God makes promises and He fulfills them in Jesus Christ. When you are tempted to give up, activate your shoes of peace. Declare peace over yourself, create confessions, and rest in God’s promises.

Reflection: All the pieces of our armor is voice activated. When you are tempted to give up make declarations or write confessions to help you watch, observe, notice, and rest.

Everyday Wisdom: So, every moment I remind myself of God’s: PROMISES for me.

C. Speak

We deploy the power of the shoes of peace by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ into the world! There is no them and us in the Kingdom of God; there is we. God wants us all in the kingdom. The declaration of disciples should always be: I’m going to fight by sharing the good news of Jesus until everyone is part of God’s kingdom. This practically looks like sharing with others the gospel, what God is doing in your life, or even telling someone else about what you are learning this week.

Reflection: Who can I share what I have learned with this week?

Everyday Wisdom: So, every day I aim to: SPEAK to others about the gospel of peace.

Put these steps into practice every day by trusting the promises of God that you speak! When you trust God’s promises, you will be able to withstand the waiting time to see your prayers manifest and the power of God change and transform your life and the lives of others!