It is no coincident that this weeks of devotions from the book Jesus Calling affects me where I am presently at. Today's devotions is no exception.
It is like the Lord knows how much I am struggling. He is just reassuring and encouraging me that it is not an easy road to travel but to hang on.
No matter what painful trial I am experiencing. No matter what fear is trying to invade my mind. Plug into His intimacy and trust Him. All along remembering that He is right there with me. He is My strength. Desiring only the best for me no matter how I am emotionally or physically feeling.
You know the one word that stands out in this devotion that stirred my Spirit is the word "tenderness."
"Seek My Face more and more. You are really just beginning your journey of intimacy with Me. It is not an easy road, but it is a delightful and privileged way: a treasure hunt. I am the Treasure, and the Glory of My Presence glistens and shimmers along the way. Hardships are part of the journey too. I mete them out ever so carefully, in just the right dosage, with a tenderness you can hardly imagine. Do not recoil from afflictions, since they are among My most favored gifts. Trust Me and don't be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song." - Jesus Calling
Really like the picture and the honesty of your post. Keep switched on to the Lord! Blessings C
ReplyDeleteI love being on the same page of "Jesus Calling" as so many of us are! The devotional is such a blessing. :) I know that God wants me to experience all that so that I will trust Him; trust Him enough to listen to Him and go His way. He is so much bigger than all of my anxieties put together.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Denise
The pic is great. love it. Really like what Colin said...keep switched onto the Lord. And JBR....I know even through even thing...He's always stays connected to us.....and will never let go. Stay strong.
ReplyDeletePLUGGING INTO THE POWER SOURCE HAS THE ULTIMATE ABOVE ALL ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES. PRAYING JBR YOU'LL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE THIS GLORY.
ReplyDeleteJBR love that picture. Because God loves us so much and wants so much to fellowship with us on an intimate level, he creates or allows hardships to arise in our lives that can’t be solved by human minds or hands. He creates a hunger in our heart so massive that nothing can fill it but Him alone. Praying for your filling. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteLOL! That picture is a hoot. Says so much. Get plugged in JBR. Come alive.
ReplyDeleteI love this... Trust Me and don't be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song.
ReplyDeleteJesus, He is my Song, my Heart, my Love.
Blessings dear girl,
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Trust Me and don't be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song...interesting that this verse was in my Daily Bible message that I subscribe to in my e-mail. I'm forging ahead and breaking out of the 'status quo' right now so this helps so much..
ReplyDeleteI'm reading "Jesus Calling" and today's reading really spoke to me also. Hope all is going well with your health & in your life in this new year.
ReplyDeleteHe does know you're struggling and He is near and watching over you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and uplifting post, thank you for writing it.
Love the picture you chose to accompany your post. Staying connected to the source is vital for us.
ReplyDeleteThat picture hit me! We are truly nothing without the true source of Power...our good God! May His strength always be yours...
ReplyDeleteI love transparency and honesty too. This was such a good post. Jesus Calling is a great devotional - it helps us long for intimacy with God rather than fear Him.
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by my blog today.
Blessings,
Lidia