Bent and Breaking

"The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads." Psalm 145:14

When we continue to carry the weight of our sin, burdens, and unhealthy lifestyles, we only weigh ourselves down to the point of breaking. 

Jesus promises to lift all those bent beneath their loads. 

Have you given Him the opportunity to do so?

The Value of Time

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.Psalm 90:12 

So fitting when seeking to be more committed. To understand how brief our time here on earth is, brings a new perspective to the value of life and time. 

It makes us realize, His blessings, His protection, His love, His care, His patience, His forgiveness. 

If we desire wisdom, then we will seek to understand the brevity of life.

Less of Me and More of Him

“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30

Do you ever feel like self gets in the way of Jesus working in you? Okay that might be a crazy question because we all know self is always in the way. That’s why for me self is known as Miss “Me”.

I am in the process of working on my 1000 devotional and as I look back I notice that some have migrated towards self rather than towards the Lord.  Yes He is always tied in, but it seems like I have mentioned Him less and my issues more.

I know for many it helps them relate when we talk about our personal stories, but how can we keep from making ourselves bigger than Him?

I know for a fact that we can relate to His stories in His Word because He made it so we could.

As I begin this New Year with the purpose to please Him, reflect Him, and be filled with His Word, I know I must become less so He can become MORE.

In order for all that to happen, I need to store more of His Word within me and take my eyes off of me and place them on Him.

This is not always easy. But I know with the power of the Holy Spirit working in me, it is achievable.

So though it doesn’t draw in readers, I hope to write more about the Lord and less about me. In doing so the Lord works more and my opinion is less (which is a really GOOD thing).

Jesus teach me to follow every one of your principles. Give me understanding and I will obey your law; I will put it into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. Amen (Psalm 119:33-35)