"Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24 KJV
Today this verse jumped out at me as a reminder. It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking I have to do everything myself and to feel overwhelmed with all I feel called to do! But Jesus promised "my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matt 11:30) If I'm feeling heavily burdened, there's a strong chance I'm not submitting to that yoke very well.
So, in this busy season, I see how important it is for me to continue to seek God's will in my life and to be sure that what I'm doing is indeed within His will. Then I need to relax and work WITH Him to accomplish that which has been given me to do.
Father, thank you for your many promises to me. Please forgive me for those times when I have not submitted well to your guidance. Once again I ask you to fulfill your promise of working in me both to WILL and to DO of your good pleasure (Phil 2:13). May I experience more fully this day the way the burdens are eased as I yoke with you! Thank you for life and health and strength. Thank you for your guidance - those gentle nudges when I start to move out of your will, as well as the unexpected insights. Thank you for your protection, Father - physical, emotional and spiritual. As I think of my family and friends today, I am so grateful for them, Father. I ask your protection for them as well. May they know the joy of living in your will, Father. Thank you for your work in their behalf, just as you do for me.
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