"I DESIGNED YOU to live union with Me. This union does not negate who you are; it actually makes you more fully yourself. When you try to live independently of Me, you experience emptiness and dissatisfaction. You may gain the whole world and yet lose everything that really counts.
Find fulfillment through living close Me, yielding to My purposes for you. Though I may lead you along paths that feel alien to you, trust that I know what I am doing. If you follow Me wholeheartedly, you will discover facets of yourself that were previously hidden. I know you intimately--fart better than you know yourself. In union with me, you are complete. In closeness to Me, you are transformed more and more into the one I designed you to be. "
Mark 8:36; Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
15 September
"REST IN ME, MY CHILD. This time devoted to me is meant to be peaceful, not stressful. you don't have to perform in order to receive My Love. I have boundless, unconditional Love for you. How it grieves Me to see My children working for Love: trying harder and harder, yet never feeling good enough to be loved.
Be careful that your devotion to Me does not become another form of works. I want you to come into My Presence joyfully and confidently. You have nothing to fear, for you wear My own righteousness. Gaze into My eyes, and you will see no condemnation, only Love and delight in the one I see. Be blessed as My Face shines radiantly upon you, giving you Peace."
John 15:13; Zephaniah 3:17; Numbers 6:25-26
Be careful that your devotion to Me does not become another form of works. I want you to come into My Presence joyfully and confidently. You have nothing to fear, for you wear My own righteousness. Gaze into My eyes, and you will see no condemnation, only Love and delight in the one I see. Be blessed as My Face shines radiantly upon you, giving you Peace."
John 15:13; Zephaniah 3:17; Numbers 6:25-26
14 September
"WORSHIP ME by living close to Me. This was My original design for man, into whom I breathed My very breath of Life. This is My desire for you: that you stay near Me as you walk along your life-path. Each day is an important part of that journey. Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world, your spiritual journey is another matter altogether., taking you along steep, treacherous paths of adventure. That is why walking in the Light of My Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling. By staying close to Me, you present yourself as a living sacrifice. Even the most routine part of your day can be a a spiritual act of worship, holy and pleasing to Me."
Genesis 2:7; Psalm 89:15; Romans 12:1-2
Genesis 2:7; Psalm 89:15; Romans 12:1-2
Sunday, September 11, 2011
11 September
"REJOICE IN ME ALWAYS!" No matter what is going on, you can rejoice in your Love-relationship with Me. This is the secret of being content in all circumstances. So many people dream of the day when they will finally be happy; when they are out of debt, when their children are out of trouble,w hen they have more leisure time, and so on. While they daydream, their moments are trickling into the ground like precocious balm spilling wastefully from overturned bottles.
Fantasizing about future happiness will never bring fulfillment, because fantasy is unreality. Even though I am invisible, I am far more Real than the world you see around you. My reality is eternal and unchanging. Bring your moments to Me, and I will fill them with vibrant Joy. Now is the time to rejoice in My Presence."
Philippians 4:4, 12; Psalm 102:27
Fantasizing about future happiness will never bring fulfillment, because fantasy is unreality. Even though I am invisible, I am far more Real than the world you see around you. My reality is eternal and unchanging. Bring your moments to Me, and I will fill them with vibrant Joy. Now is the time to rejoice in My Presence."
Philippians 4:4, 12; Psalm 102:27
10 September
"I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO YOU. Once you have trusted Me as your Savior, I never distance Myself from you. Sometimes you may feel distant from Me. Recognize that as feeling; do not confuse it with reality. The Bible is full of My promises to be with you always. As I assured Jacob, when he was journeying away from home into unkown laces, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.My last recorded promise to My followers was: Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Let these assurances of My continual Presence fill you with Joy and Peace. No matter what you may lose in this life, you can never lose your relationship with Me."
Isaiah 54:10; Genesis 28:15; Matthew 28:20
Isaiah 54:10; Genesis 28:15; Matthew 28:20
9 September
"WALK WITH ME along paths of trust. The most direct route between point A and point B on your life-journey is the path of unwavering trust in Me. When your faith falters, you choose a trail that meanders and takes you well out of your way. You will get to point B eventually, but you will have lost precious time and energy. As soon as you realize you have wandered from your trust path, look to Me and whisper, "I trust You, Jesus." This affirmation will help you get back on track.
The farther you roam along paths of unbelief, the harder it is to remember that I am with you. Anxious thoughts branch off in all directions, taking you farther and farther from awareness of My Presence. You need to voice your trust in Me frequently. This simple act of faith will keep you walking along straight paths with Me. Trust in Me with all your heart, and I will make your paths straight."
Isaiah 26:4; Psalm 9:10; Psalm 25:5; Proverbs 3:5-6
The farther you roam along paths of unbelief, the harder it is to remember that I am with you. Anxious thoughts branch off in all directions, taking you farther and farther from awareness of My Presence. You need to voice your trust in Me frequently. This simple act of faith will keep you walking along straight paths with Me. Trust in Me with all your heart, and I will make your paths straight."
Isaiah 26:4; Psalm 9:10; Psalm 25:5; Proverbs 3:5-6
Thursday, September 8, 2011
8 September
"ACCEPT EACH DAY exactly as it comes to you. By that, I mean not only the circumstance of your day but also the condition of your body. Your assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness.
On some days, your circumstance and your physical condition feel out of balance: the demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives--giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence."
Psalm 42:5; 2 Corinthians 13:4; Jeremiah 31:25
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This is what I get for not reading my devotionals in the morning! Shame on me. I would have learned this lesson sooner had I read it before now. I had an incident at the barn today. I went out to ride around 11:30am (so a lot later than usual but I used to ride around that time a lot) and nearly threw up and fainted while washing my horse after our ride. I was doubled over, panting and trying to breath, when I stood up, I was dizzy and then felt all the energy and just...everything drain out of me while I continued to try and curry my horse's coat. I took off my hat and wet my hair with the cold water...and it seemed to help. Took a few good gulps from the hose as well (though I had been drinking water throughout the morning), and it also helped..but just for a few minutes. I continued to wash the shampoo off of my horse the best I could, while taking breaks and trying to breath, before I gave up and went and sat in my Barn Owner's A/C'd office for about 20min to cool down. I felt a lot better and finally was able to breath after some praying. I finished up with my horse and went home.. but I still do not feel so great. So incredibly drained.. though I had to go back into town to let a friend's dogs out and to feed them. So so tired.. bedtime I think.
On some days, your circumstance and your physical condition feel out of balance: the demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives--giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence."
Psalm 42:5; 2 Corinthians 13:4; Jeremiah 31:25
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This is what I get for not reading my devotionals in the morning! Shame on me. I would have learned this lesson sooner had I read it before now. I had an incident at the barn today. I went out to ride around 11:30am (so a lot later than usual but I used to ride around that time a lot) and nearly threw up and fainted while washing my horse after our ride. I was doubled over, panting and trying to breath, when I stood up, I was dizzy and then felt all the energy and just...everything drain out of me while I continued to try and curry my horse's coat. I took off my hat and wet my hair with the cold water...and it seemed to help. Took a few good gulps from the hose as well (though I had been drinking water throughout the morning), and it also helped..but just for a few minutes. I continued to wash the shampoo off of my horse the best I could, while taking breaks and trying to breath, before I gave up and went and sat in my Barn Owner's A/C'd office for about 20min to cool down. I felt a lot better and finally was able to breath after some praying. I finished up with my horse and went home.. but I still do not feel so great. So incredibly drained.. though I had to go back into town to let a friend's dogs out and to feed them. So so tired.. bedtime I think.
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