"TRUST ME ENOUGH to let things happen without striving to predict or control them. Relax, and refresh yourself in the light of My everlasting Love. My Love-Light never dims, yet you are often unaware of My radiant Presence. When you project yourself into the future, rehearsing what you will do or say, you are seeking to be self-sufficient: to be adequate without My help. This is a subtle sin--so common that it usually slips my unnoticed.
The alternative is to live fully in the present, depending on Me each moment. Rather than fearing your inadequacy, rejoice in My abundant supply. Train your mind to seek My help continually, even when you feel competent to handle something by yourself. Don't divide your life into things you can do by yourself and things that require My help. Instead, learn to rely on Me in every situation. This discipline will enable you to enjoy life more and to face each day confidently."
Psalm 37:3-6
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
9 October
I'm back, after a lot of struggling the last few weeks, but I am back and hopefully for good. I have let laziness and procrastination get in the way of keeping me on track and keeping me motivated to keep up to date on my blog. With my husband deployed, it has been almost too easy to let myself become distracted. Not only that, but I made a horrible decision to have some drinks on an empty stomach (rookie mistake!) and paid for it the entire next day. It felt like death and, I think, a sign that I'm getting older. Can't do the same things I used to when I was 21.
Then there has been the small bit of sadness that I've been trying to let go of. Before David left, we had sort-of started trying to get pregnant. Granted, I shouldn't be so hard on myself or sad at all as we only tried for two weeks, lol. I have to remind myself of that. However, it still stings a little bit each time I hear of another friend or squadron wife finding out they are pregnant. I'm getting there and telling myself God has another plan for me right now and I am not there on my path yet. I pray that there is a "baby stop" on my path--my biggest fear is that it is not, but I need to let go of that fear and that worry and hand it over to Him.
When I pick up my "Jesus Calling" book, that has been collecting some dust on my nightstand, and open it to the current day--it is always as if He picked the exact words specifically for me to read at that time. Never fails to strike my heart and lift me up. What I need to start doing again, is writing my thoughts, struggles, fears, and worries out instead of keeping them in; even if they do not quite coincide with the day's devotional. It really helps me not harbor those feelings inside. I hope you all don't mind and can understand.
Without further a due, here is today's devotional:
9 October, 2011
"YOU HAVE BEEN on a long, uphill journey, and your energy is almost spent. Though you have faltered at times, you have no let go of My hand. I am pleased with your desire to stay close to Me. There is one thing, however, that displeases Me: your tendency to complain. You may talk to Me as much as you like about the difficulty of the path we are following. I understand better than anyone else the stresses and strains that have afflicted you. You can ventilate safely to Me, because talking with Me tempers your thoughts and helps you to see things from My perspective.
Complaining to others is another altogether. It opens the door to deadly sins such as self-pity and rage. Whenever you are tempted to grumble, come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me, I will putMy thoughts in your mind and My song in your heart."
Jeremiah 31:25; Philippians 2:14-15
Then there has been the small bit of sadness that I've been trying to let go of. Before David left, we had sort-of started trying to get pregnant. Granted, I shouldn't be so hard on myself or sad at all as we only tried for two weeks, lol. I have to remind myself of that. However, it still stings a little bit each time I hear of another friend or squadron wife finding out they are pregnant. I'm getting there and telling myself God has another plan for me right now and I am not there on my path yet. I pray that there is a "baby stop" on my path--my biggest fear is that it is not, but I need to let go of that fear and that worry and hand it over to Him.
When I pick up my "Jesus Calling" book, that has been collecting some dust on my nightstand, and open it to the current day--it is always as if He picked the exact words specifically for me to read at that time. Never fails to strike my heart and lift me up. What I need to start doing again, is writing my thoughts, struggles, fears, and worries out instead of keeping them in; even if they do not quite coincide with the day's devotional. It really helps me not harbor those feelings inside. I hope you all don't mind and can understand.
Without further a due, here is today's devotional:
9 October, 2011
"YOU HAVE BEEN on a long, uphill journey, and your energy is almost spent. Though you have faltered at times, you have no let go of My hand. I am pleased with your desire to stay close to Me. There is one thing, however, that displeases Me: your tendency to complain. You may talk to Me as much as you like about the difficulty of the path we are following. I understand better than anyone else the stresses and strains that have afflicted you. You can ventilate safely to Me, because talking with Me tempers your thoughts and helps you to see things from My perspective.
Complaining to others is another altogether. It opens the door to deadly sins such as self-pity and rage. Whenever you are tempted to grumble, come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me, I will putMy thoughts in your mind and My song in your heart."
Jeremiah 31:25; Philippians 2:14-15
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
28 September
"OPEN YOUR MIND AND HEART--your entire being--to receive My Love in full measure. So many of My children limp through their lives starved for Love, because they haven't learned the art of receiving. This is essentially an act of faith: believing that I love you with boundless, everlasting Love. The art of receiving is also a discipline: training your mind to trust Me, coming close to Me with confidence.
Remember that the evil one is the father of lies. Learn to recognize his deceptive into your thoughts. One of his favorite deceptions is to undermine your confidence in My unconditional Love. Fight back against these lies! Do not let them go unchallenged. Resist the devil in My Name, and he will slink away from you. Draw near to Me, and My Presence will envelope you in Love."
Ephesians 3:16-19; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 8:44; James 4:7-8
Remember that the evil one is the father of lies. Learn to recognize his deceptive into your thoughts. One of his favorite deceptions is to undermine your confidence in My unconditional Love. Fight back against these lies! Do not let them go unchallenged. Resist the devil in My Name, and he will slink away from you. Draw near to Me, and My Presence will envelope you in Love."
Ephesians 3:16-19; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 8:44; James 4:7-8
27 September
"RELAX IN MY EVERLASTING ARMS. Your weakness is an opportunity to grow strong in awareness of My Almighty Presence. When your energy fails you, do not look inward and lament the lack you find there. Look to Me and My sufficiency; rejoice in My radiant riches that are abundantly available to help you.
Go gently through this day, leaning on Me and enjoying My Presence. Thank Me for your neediness, which is building trust-bonds between us. If you look back on your journey thus far, you can see that days of extreme weakness have been some of your most precious times. Memories of these days are richly interwoven with golden strands of My intimate Presence."
Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 27:13-14
Go gently through this day, leaning on Me and enjoying My Presence. Thank Me for your neediness, which is building trust-bonds between us. If you look back on your journey thus far, you can see that days of extreme weakness have been some of your most precious times. Memories of these days are richly interwoven with golden strands of My intimate Presence."
Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 27:13-14
26 September
"COME TO ME AND LISTEN! Attune yourself to My voice, and receive M richest blessings. Marvel at the wonder of communing with the Creator of the universe while sitting in the comfort of your home. Kings who reign on earth tend to make themselves inaccessible; ordinary people almost never gain an audience with them. Even dignitaries must plow through red tape and protocol in order to speak with royalty.
Though I am King of the universe, I am totally accessible to you. I am with you wherever you are. Nothing can separate you from My Presence! When I cried out from the cross, "It is finished!" the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. This opened the way for you to meet Me face-to-Face, with no need of protocol or priests. I, the King of kings, am your constant Companion.
Isaiah 50:4; Isaiah 55:2-3; Matthew 27:50-51
Though I am King of the universe, I am totally accessible to you. I am with you wherever you are. Nothing can separate you from My Presence! When I cried out from the cross, "It is finished!" the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. This opened the way for you to meet Me face-to-Face, with no need of protocol or priests. I, the King of kings, am your constant Companion.
Isaiah 50:4; Isaiah 55:2-3; Matthew 27:50-51
25 September
"POUR ALL OF YOUR ENERGY into trusting Me. It is through trust that you stay connected to Me, aware of My Presence. Every step on your life-journey can be a step of faith. Baby steps of trust are simple for you; you can take them with almost unconscious ease. Giant steps are another matter altogether: leaping across chasms in semidarkness, scaling cliffs of uncertainty, trudging through the valley of the shadow of death. These feats require sheer concentration, as well as utter commitment to Me.
Each of My children is a unique blend of temperament, gifted-ness, and life experiences. Something that is a baby step for you may be a giant step for another person, and vice versa. Only I know the difficulty or ease of each segment of your journey. Before of trying to impress others by acting as if your giant steps are only baby ones. Do not judge others who hesitate, in trembling fear, before an act that would be easy for you. If each of My children would seek to please Me above all else, fear of others' judgements would vanish, as would attempts to impress others. Focus your attention on the path just ahead of you and on the One who never leaves your side."
Psalm 23:4; Matthew 7:1-2; Proverbs 29:25
Each of My children is a unique blend of temperament, gifted-ness, and life experiences. Something that is a baby step for you may be a giant step for another person, and vice versa. Only I know the difficulty or ease of each segment of your journey. Before of trying to impress others by acting as if your giant steps are only baby ones. Do not judge others who hesitate, in trembling fear, before an act that would be easy for you. If each of My children would seek to please Me above all else, fear of others' judgements would vanish, as would attempts to impress others. Focus your attention on the path just ahead of you and on the One who never leaves your side."
Psalm 23:4; Matthew 7:1-2; Proverbs 29:25
Saturday, September 24, 2011
24 September
"LIVE FIRST AND FOREMOST in My Presence. Gradually you will become more aware of Me than of people and places around you. this awareness will not detract from your relationships with others. Instead, it will increase your ability to give love and encouragement to them. My Peace will permeate your words and demeanor. You will be active in the world, yet one step removed from it. You will not be easily shaken, because My enveloping Presence buffers the blow of problems.
This is the path I have set before you. As you follow it whole-heartedly, you experience abundant Life and Peace. "
Psalm 89:15-16; Psalm 16:8; 2 Peter 1:2
This is the path I have set before you. As you follow it whole-heartedly, you experience abundant Life and Peace. "
Psalm 89:15-16; Psalm 16:8; 2 Peter 1:2
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