In light of the New Year and making resolutions I'm embracing this past years moments with God in hoping to receive more and develop more devotion with God. Deep Love. Sarah Young has spurred my faith from her devotional, "Jesus Calling." She writes, "try saying, ' I trust YOU, Jesus' in response to whatever happens to you."
O.k., this is where opportunity comes in. The beginning of developing a habit with God. Take time, think about who God is.... (remembering God speaking to Moses at the burning bush), "I AM who I AM." Also ponder the deep Love of God.
So, indeed, I hope to allow this habit to see God in every circumstance, acknowledging and accepting God's Sovereign control over my life and the entire cosmos.
Psalm 139: 7-12
"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your Presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,' even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you."
Sarah also writes, (from Jesus' point of view, as Jesus speaking directly to you)....."As you view events from this perspective ~ through the Light of My universal Presence ~ fear loses its grip on you."
This is a gift from Sovereign God. I pray to view my circumstances, this year, from this perspective and receive His gift. The action of prayer and belief become part of my practice. Crucial belief in God in crucial circumstances. These circumstances become growth opportunities as the action of trust, accepting God no matter what. When I accept God in this kind of trust He has revealed blessings in my life, rather than adversity. I, indeed, need to practice T-R-U-S-T so I can see more clearly and gain understanding as it comes from the God of Great Love. By continually practicing trust, God draws me in his arms and I find rest. I find rest in the beating of His heart. I need to ponder Deep Love in these moments. He molds me while I rest, against His heartbeat and He has me listen to His Love causing me to love and be strengthened. I need to remember He is my heartbeat. Deep Love.
Psalm 62:3 "Your Love is better than life."
There is nothing more refreshing than a quiet moment and the gentle presence of God's treasure in my ♥. Beginning with the opportunity of God's Peace today. This Year can bring more hope, devotion, Love, trust, faith, growth, acceptance, gifts, Light, understanding, prayer, grace and blessings because of Sovereign God. Deep Love. Remember.....try saying with me and Sarah, " I trust YOU, Jesus" in response to whatever happens to you, in every moment, this year!
Isaiah 40: 11 "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart........."
