Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
“If anyone serves me, he must follow me.”
—John 12:26
Grace Day
Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
“If anyone serves me, he must follow me.”
—John 12:26
@Sheli Hankins and Katie Schisler, Thought you should know my mom took me and my kids in when I left an abusive marriage. One which in many ways shocked her (but not too much as she witnessed his behavior a couple of times prior to me leaving). All that to say, is I had a place to go with my kids. She has lived a simple life. When my daddy passed away it was so hard for her because she took care of him in his last years. She loved him very much! I loved him very much! He was amazing and so missed. My daddy always said “this” will always be home. I am so grateful and blessed I have a home. All that to say I
need to be there more for her
I feel good about this Grace Day scripture. I hadn’t noticed that and almost frowned that it wasn’t long enough :) taking my morning to really sit down and read my bible with a cup of coffee and cookies. I’ve been writing multiple scriptures down in my journal and praying out loud, lament to the Lord. I feel down some days bc of the state of the world — my fiancé and I were going to get married and try having a baby and having to set that aside :/ but everything is in God’s will and I trust wholeheartedly that everything will be okay. His ways are higher than mine. I trust in Him with all my heart, with all my soul and with all my strength. ❤️
I feel such a fellowship among you ladies as I walk through this study. The insight and experiences that you all share challenge and bless me in concert with the Scripture and devotion. Thank you all for your posts as they enrich this path of drawing closer to God and positioning myself to be in the place He would have me to be. Have a marvelous weekend!
Thank you, Tina. I love that as we follow Christ together when I stumble someone is there to help me and I am there to help her. You and Churchmouse help me often with your comments. Thank you for pointing your sisters to Jesus!♥️
When I choose to love Jesus I choose follow Him in every way. Following where He goes. Following what He does. Following how He moves and what He says.
Then, Being where He is and staying in Him, He is in me. Being wherever He is, He will give me what I need: rest, challenge, strength, energy, love, grace, discipline, food for my soul, joy, peace, awareness, and perspective.
Me choosing to follow Jesus and be in Him, honors God, the Father; and God will honor me and all who have chosen to live all-in Jesus.
❤️
I’m convicted in every way reading this scripture! My Mother-in-law has been living with us since my Father-in-law died last March. She loves Jesus. I love Jesus! But life isn’t always easy with her in our home. We love each other and I have great respect, but I find myself complaining a lot about her. I felt as I served her well when she first moved in but have lacked a great deal since. I’m self absorbed with my feelings and not hers. My life has been consumed with guilt for the way I feel. I’m trying to fully rely on God and praying He gives me an attitude of being grateful to serve her!
When I think of an example of these verses, I think of my Father in Law. We lost him this last summer after a few years of dementia. He was a Pastor and a true servant. I saw so many examples in his life of caring for people because of His love for Jesus. He was the “real deal” as I saw him serve his family and others. I am so thankful that the Lord brought me into a family where I could be loved and come to a deeper understanding of service. I am still learning to give up my own desires and serve, (especially when I am tired ) yet the Lord is working.