After the Russian dissident and writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1974, he lived in the West for many years. When he was awarded the Templeton Prize in 1983, he began his acceptance speech, “More than half a century ago, while still a child, I heard several older people offer the following explanation for the great disasters that had befallen Russia: ‘Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this has happened.’”
He spoke about how this had happened in his own homeland, but he did not stop there. He was speaking to Westerners who could easily convince themselves that they had it better. Disaster had not befallen them, and they had not forgotten God; after all, they were quite free to talk about Him. But in his address, Solzhenitsyn insisted that this forgetting God could happen, and was happening, to them as well.
How is this possible? How can we be free to talk about and worship God and yet order our lives in such a way that God is not necessary? This is the situation James told his readers about: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will travel to such and such a city…’” (James 4:13). He used the example of traveling and conducting business, but this can happen anytime we plan our futures without regard to God. We can convince ourselves that we know what is best when it comes to education, money, retirement, or relationships and not recognize that we are dependent on God at every moment of our existence. This is our normal way of doing things; when we get together with our friends, it is simply how we talk. But like the roaring dissident Solzhenitsyn who stood up and told Westerners that they, too, had forgotten God, James stood up and said, “You boast in your arrogance” (v.16). This might be the normal way of going about things, but it is not good.
What’s so bad about making plans? The issue is not so much with thinking about the future as it is with assuming God’s place as our own in the universe. God is all-knowing and all-powerful, and we are not. If we adopt these attributes for ourselves, we take on a burden we were not meant to bear. We try to control outcomes as if we know what’s best. For a few moments at a time, our bids for control appear to work, and we become proud. But in the long run, control always eludes our grasp, and we end up mired in worry, fear, and bitterness.
The good news is that God is gracious and good, and He has not asked us to bear the burden of controlling every aspect of our lives. We may forget Him, but He has not forgotten us. As many times as we have run away like the prodigal son who thought he knew how his life should go, our loving Father waits for us to remember Him and return so He can lift from us those burdens we were never meant to carry.
Written by Elliot Ritzema
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I am thankful the Lord bears my burdens!
This rang so true! Just took a screen shot if this devotional and sent it to my husband. Let Gods will be done in my life today and always!
I really struggle with trusting in the unknown. I want certainty and control. But James is reminding me how temporary and fragile life really is. He’s not saying don’t make plans, he’s saying don’t place security in your plans
So true!
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SO GOOD!
Lord help me be a better steward of Your goodness each and every day. Amen.
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Let God control all the outcomes of your life, because God made us the way we are He is the creator WE ARE NOT!! God knows what is best for us better than we do so let’s rest in what God as for us instead of trying to do things that are not meant for us to handle and let God handle it✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️
Hi. I was scrolling and I saw @Searching post my name.. I haven’t been on here in a while, so it was a lovely surprise to see you ladies are still here praying for me! Thank you @Searching :)
Truthfully, I’m going through something really difficult. Within the last week, I made the decision (as prompted by the Lord) to leave my local church and pickleball community because a young guy there (who I was very good friends with) was basically stalking me. That is the short version. We were very good friends but he could not take no for an answer and had a really hard time accepting I was not interested in him. I know he truly loves the Lord and I am praying he learns to treat people with more respect after cutting ties with him.
Because I cut ties with him, I had to leave basically my whole local community I have been dwelling in the past year. It’s been incredibly difficult. My other friends were very supportive of me leaving, but it is hard to be in a place where I need to start over. It’s not like I moved away. Everyone is still around but I can no longer see them the 2-3 days a week I normally would.
I am grieving the loss of my friend, my community, and fellowship routines.
I did find a new church to go to but obviously will take time to build connections.
For those who still pray for me, I am so appreciative. I am not active on here, but appreciate the DMs I sometimes get from you ladies.
Reading some of your comments tonight and praying God’s grace and peace over you all.
Still praying for you, sweet lady! Sorry this happened to you but am so glad that you followed the Lord’s leading! ❤️
So good to see you, Michelle! ❤️ You were particularly on my mind yesterday and I’m so glad you popped in. I’ll be praying for the transition you are going through, for new true friendships and spiritual growth in your new church. Please pop in from time to time – I don’t do any social media and think that’s where the DMs you mentioned are. Yes, old school here :)
And also praying for this young man and others, no means no regardless of the situation.
Praying God brings you healthy, encouraging friendships in your new church.
SEE MY COMMENT ON DAY 17! So good to see you! ❤❤❤
Hi Michelle, you were missed. I always wonder how you are doing. Thank you for sharing your struggles so we can pray for you.
I told a friend that I fear so much for my teenager as I raise him. Her response startled me. “God is a jealous god! Don’t try to take his place!” I can love and pray for my son, but I must carry my anxiety and worry burdens to God and rest them at his feet. Only God is in charge.
Thank you so much for this reminder! It is such a timely word for me right now. I will be carrying this with me.
Worry is a burden we were never meant to bear. May we always set our eyes on our Savior and keep Him at the forefront of my thoughts!!
I struggle with anxiety. Whenever I am struggling with anxiety, I need to remember that somewhere along the way I must have forgotten that God is in control. If he is in control, I don’t have to worry, since God is in control. I know this concept in my head, but it can be so hard to live it out.
I’m the same Jennifer – always so anxious!! And it’s so hard to live out but we’re trying and praying and showing up and that’s the important thing x
AMEN! Hello All. been a long while since I have posted.
I so appreciate the honesty and diligence that James write about concerning how we should live as Christ-followers. I have always held a special place in my heart for this book as it speaks so loudly to me about my selfishness every day.
more of Jesus
less of me
Ya. I am a planner. I like to have all my ducks in a row… sometimes they’re not even on the pond (and I think one of them is a pigeon… I got that part from Pinterest… Heeheehee… So true for me!)
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I need to let Him handle things ALL the time… and as He knows best. Because I so DON’T know what is best!
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It is so hard sometimes! Can I get an amen?!?!
Amen! ❤️
Today I couldn’t help but see how God is reminding me that I’m not in control and I can’t do everything alone, and right now He is using those around me to come alongside and help. Which means I need to be open and receptive to their help, even if it is different than how I would do things. I just gave birth to our 7th child a little over a week ago, and many church members and family members have offered to help. We even have a meal train that was set up for us. I am very grateful to not have to worry about what we will eat or drink, literally. God has provided in a very physical way for us. And so, even if meals look a little different than how I might prepare them, what a blessing to us to be provided for and for them to be able to provide for us in this tangible way. It helps keep me humble, but also encourages me to ne in this place right now.
Praising God for your seventh bundle of joy! May He grant you a restful recovery and keep His hand over your newest little one. You are a superhero.
Yes, amen!
Congratulations! I hope you are taking advantage of the help that is being offered and getting at least a little bit of rest! ❤️
What an excellent devotional ❤️
Oh my!
I’m coming back to copy some of your comments into my journal.
This really hit today…everyday.
With all of Steve’s health issues, we have sought God.
But…
We keep looking for something that will cure this brain cancer! We keep looking and looking. And there just isn’t anything out there. But we think if we keep looking we will find a way.
Yes…our will.
And God hasn’t left us alone in this journey. He has led us to great doctors. He has given us more time than any doctor has promised.
So why is it so hard to trust?
I keep trying to carry this burden on my own and it was never mine to carry.
Once again…I give it back to Him!
Oh Sue, love the way you expressed that. Praying for you and Steve, and yes, that God holds you strong as you seek His will, and rest in His peace.
Praying for continued hope and strength Sue. You are such an inspiration here.
Happy Tuesday shes. I really like the title today, Our Will and God’s Will. Yesterday in our women’s bible study (we are doing the study on Lord teach us to pray), Ms. Jen Wilkin in the video was talking about her son, when he was a child, he would pray the Lord’s prayer like this, let my kingdom come, my will be done, and she said even the most innocent child would secretly swap the prayer to reveal the motive. His will or my will? Have we ever wrestled with this?
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A few things that really stood out to me:
1. Evil rejoicing: “But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil” (James 4:16-17 KJV). Beware, not all rejoicing is good or pure hearted. The boast, “I am the self-made author of my success” is evil. We see this in the grind culture, where one works oneself to death, rejoicing in the busyness and productivity to manifest one’s own reality. Lord help us to give credit where credit is due, to YOU who fills our lungs with breath and our mind with visions, help us to acknowledge that life is a mist and help us to do our work heartily as if to You and not for ourselves and to ourselves.
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2. “ Know to do good…, but do it not, … it is sin” (James 4:17). This is a BIG one. We are back to the doer level again, not just hearers and sweep it under the rug (as TAMI would say). I sat and thought on this. The quiet sin of omission, the type that whispers into our ears “we haven’t actively caused harm”, but James 4:17 really shifts the goalpost, knowledge without action is sin. Again, faith without works is dead. Spiritual maturity is measured at doer level. Did we feel the nudge to step out and encourage someone today? Did we feel the nudge to confront evil with godly wisdom? (godly wisdom is first pure and peaceable). Did we remain silent when we should have defended the truth? We might think we didn’t do anything wrong (common go-to tendency), forgetting that failing to do what is right is the same as doing wrong. Ouch.
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If we audit our day, put it on a scale, we might find that the things we didn’t do weigh heavier than our active mistakes. It’s a sobering realization. Dear oh dear, there is a lot for me to repent for (the missed opportunities to act, or ignoring to act) and ask God for awareness, determination, and the courage to try again the next day. James is really a bold disciple, isn’t he. I love his writing. He is essentially calling us to wake up, it feels loud for me, to the sleepy drowsy ones who think there is no sin by sitting on the sidelines, keeping quiet, being neutral, doing nothing. The sin of silence, neglecting a known duty is a deviation from God’s will. Wake up the drowsy church! Faith is a verb, not a noun. Our precious Savior has given us a splendid example in his hardest moment, He too struggled in the flesh, Lord, let this demand/ task/cup of suffering pass from me, YET, not as I will, but as YOU will. May God give us strength for actions. Indeed, He has, “we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength”. We have the promise of strength through Christ, but that strength is only realized when we stop sitting on the sidelines and start moving.
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Praying for you shes (and catching up)
@TAMI: courage and wisdom for you and the pastor to have courage as well. Way to go TAMI. I personally don’t think hiding the truth is the way to preserve the marriage. Ms. Lysa Terkeurst has shared many times her story. I think the wife deserves to know the truth.
@SHARON JG: i am so sorry to hear, praying for you, your husband and the right course of actions.
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Hugs and blessings to you dear shes. May God lead you and guide you in the course of your day.
And remember, we can do all things through Him who gives us strength, in a pure and peaceable way.
Be blessed dear sisters.
Yes, sins of omission weigh heavily on me. Father forgive me and grant me courage.
Not only the grind culture, but also CEOs, managers, and team leaders who take all the credit for successes and ignore the jobs well done by their workers and blessing provided by God. Don’t know anyone that has succeeded entirely on their own.
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What is God’s will for my life? For my future? I can plan all I want but then, God steps in and changes everything!
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My daughter & son-in-law have bought a house upstate, in NY 2 1/2 hours from our home. They haven’t moved yet and won’t for at least another year, but as soon as they closed on their house, the wheels on my mind started turning – and rather fast! Of course we would also move there when the time comes that God calls us out of the ministry we are in. (or so I thought – now I’m not so sure!) Jeff & I have gone up, looked at the area – we’ve even gone on Zillow and looked at houses (not that we could afford one) but the bottom line is – we can’t go anywhere unless God tells us to go, when He tells us to go. Our lives, our future are not our own. We can not decide anything without the Lord, no matter how good or practical it might seem. I am often reminded of this verse: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9
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I don’t have to worry about the future, because God has it all written in His book. (Psalm 139:16) I simply must trust, obey, and follow Him wherever He leads. What a comfort it is to know that it’s not my burden ( the not knowing) to carry – It’s my God’s.
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Happy Tuesday She’s. ❤️
I pray the Lord would give you a beautiful home of your own. It hurts me so much to hear your inner dialogue of feeling not worthy to receive. I will share what I heard Him say, “The laborer is worthy of his wages” (1 Timothy 5:18). You have served him for so long. Keyword here is “worthy”. May the Lord give you the great joy of being a homeowner. Zillow is a wonderful place to start, I am on Zillow quite often as well since I work in real estate industry. Bless you Sharon.
“…we can’t go anywhere unless God tells us to go, when He tells us to go. Our lives, our future are not our own. We can not decide anything without the Lord, no matter how good or practical it might seem.”
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What a strong faith and trust in the Lord! You are an inspiration. Prayers that His leading is clear.
Hi friends! I needed this, this morning. I usually never comment but this one really spoke to me. Iv been learning to let go and let God a lot recently. Iv been trying to control my life for so long and it becomes way to heavy. Iv got horrible anxiety and OCD. The two run me over with worry, fear, doubt, anxiety.. etc. learning that controlling my life was never mine to control or my burden to bare in the first place felt like relief. It’s been nice to release the reigns and just be in the here and now and not the future. Gods will, will always happen and nothing can stop Him. So let go and let God, Ladies! Amen!
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I’ve been there Mary and letting go and surrendering the need to control has been such a gift to me. It has helped with my own anxiety.
Praying to you now Mary x
This was so good this morning! James has been great for stepping all over my toes! But in a good way! Sometimes I need to be reminded to trust more and quit worrying!
Thanks for all the insights and songs! What a blessing you all are!
Praying for all!
This one is a hard one for me as I am a planner and love to plan the future. I need to have a more open mind and open hand with the lord when it comes to plans of the future
jumping back in for a minute to ask for prayer. I’ll need to get more into it for context one morning when I have time (and emotional bandwidth) — but for now: I’m going to be surrounded by a lot of people all day today who IN ALL GOOD INTENTIONS are going to be asking the question “SO! What are you doing now? what are you up to?”, directly in reference to my completing seminary/attaining my degree last May.
It’s been a hard year of healing/resting/figuring out who I am again and trying to regain parts of myself I lost in the stress of the 3 years of study. That, alongside some still-open emotional wounds, makes these questions hit in a painful way. I haven’t “achieved” in the way many of them had expected. They are all deep in ministry and know the goals I had prior to graduation that have not yet panned out. So – I just hope to have an answer that is truthful and that I can be proud of. I’m struggling with all of it really.
Thanks friends… it’s such a blessing we all have this place to encourage one another… kind of insane in the best way ❤️
Praying for you Heidi! It will be easy to remember you. My granddaughter’s name is Heidi Mae!
Praying for you Heidi and confident that God will give you just the right words to answer their questions!
Praying Heidi that you take time to take refuge in Him to fully recover and to find your new path, and not get lost in the pressure and the calling of ministry.
Praying that God will direct your steps (and words) as follow your own path with Him and all he is teaching you in this season.
Good Morning my friends! I can’t add much to all the good comments this morning! Sometimes it’s nice to be slothy in the morning to get more insight from ya’ll insightful She’s!
I usually have Pain group on Tues for the last 3.5 years, maybe 4, but I decided on a little break. I kept trying to see what God was leading when it comes to decisions like this, and it still feels like “is it me, or is it Him.” I want that loud, clear voice, not a still, whisper- guide.
Same with the question of leading a summer group or not. There are people that want the groups and text me. But do I need rest?! I dunno. Lord, I want to be in step with you! I LOVE leading groups…but yet, it is a lot to lead 3 groups. BUT, I LOVE leading groups…lol. LORD..see why I need you….YOU know my thoughts, my indecisions, my pride, my humbleness…my love to come together and put our focus on YOU. To do your will. I am so grateful that you took me- a nervous, afraid to lead, afraid to pray out loud girl but yet wanted to step out in faith, and have done so much with all these groups in 4 years!! It is so amazing to see that you use anyone!! That you take non scholars, fumblers of words people, common men and women and give them purpose for YOU!! So with a willing and Surrendered heart this morning direct me to make these choices…soon (before the deadlines, lol)
By the way- Being disabled with chronic pain leaves me not wanting to do or go anywhere- so the 3 groups, plus church on Sunday or usually the only days I am productive. I feel like I would never get out of my pajamas, off the couch, if not for those required tasks! (I’m exaggerating a little- but it was exactly true when I was at my worst 2 years ago—Praise God that it improved!!)
Lord–YOU know my path, my steps. Lead me. Let me just be the vessel for your Hands and feet. That is my peace and joy.
Dear Rhonda, praying for your decisions that God will guide you. You have been an inspiration to me as a sister of Chris nic pain with you! I know whatever God guides you to do, He will equip you with by strength to accomplish His will. But I totally understand to want to just stay at home and rest! Praying for you!
Three groups is a lot! Praying God gives you the wisdom to know what to do and what not to do…we have to be careful that we don’t get so busy serving God, that we forget about the quiet, intimate times with Him.❤️
3 groups is a lot! I can barely get to one group no less lead 3! Plus leading requires study and a lot of extra work/time. I’m praying God will guide you. I know He will!
Hugs Rhonda. Your situation reminds me of the book “the Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands” by Lysa TerKeurst. She advised us to really discern, and then say no to good things, so we can say yes to GOD’s things (and not to confuse the two).
Hopefully there is some one in the group who is at the stage you were in 4 years ago that just needs a good mentor to step out into the leader role. Remember a study that encouraged us to give thanks for those that mentored us and to look for those we can bring along with us.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,……” Matt 6:25. This was SO good I’m sending it to both my kiddos. So much going on these days. My son continues to be unemployed, and my daughter as I mentioned yesterday she’s appealing her housing (for very good and legit reasons regarding her health). As I read the scriptures this morning with the devo, again my God is reminding me He’s got this! We (my son and daughter) are important to Him! He will take care of their needs. Just like He always does! Happy Tuesday sweeties! For the teachers and school staff out there. Happy Teacher/staff Appreciation Week! I received so many flowers yesterday from students! Each day is themed. I feel SO loved and you should see their little faces when they hand me their precious gifts!
Prayers that your son will soon find employment and that Alyssa will get the housing on campus that she needs.
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How wonderful that you are so loved on at your school! Happy Teacher’s week! ❤️
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for in you do I I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
Psalms 43:8
Proverbs 16:9, ” We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” NLT
I was just about to share that! ❤
The timing of reading these passages today is nothing short of God’s perfect timing and a reminder that He is so deeply vested in and walking alongside the circumstances of our lives. My mind can run away with worry, fear of the unknown, uncertainty and today I just need to set aside worry. I need to remember He carries the burdens, my anxiety, my questions, knows my future and tether my heart to the truth of who God is…faithful, good, ever present, miracle worker, Sovereign over all.
Yes, agreed and amen Wendy!
Yes! Amen!
Probably the same for all of us – for me, each week, month, year is full of unexpected happenings that require revised, postponed or canceled plans. I try to remember to qualify my agreement for plans with Lord Willing, yet I still think I’m in control, which results in me always being caught off guard. I’m not sure there is any way to not be caught off guard as it seems to be human nature to become complacent when things are going smoothly. Another reminder to keep our hearts and minds on Jesus and God’s word.
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As KELLY (NEO) said, we basically put self-confidence over God-confidence – an upside down thought process we need to flip.
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Today’s BG verses are good ones for every morning,
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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I haven’t heard this song in years, but it has come to mind occasionally – and when I found the lyrics this morning, I realized I had been remembering the first line wrong, yet right, “I know not today what tomorrow may bring …”
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Living By Faith, James Wells & Robert E Winsett, 1918
V 1
I care not today what the morrow may bring,
If shadow or sunshine or rain,
The Lord I know ruleth o’er everything,
And all of my worries are vain.
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Chorus
Living by faith in Jesus above,
Trusting, confiding in His great love;
From all harm safe in His sheltering arm,
I’m living by faith and feel no alarm.
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I know that He safely will carry me through,
No matter what evils betide;
Why should I then care though the tempest may blow,
If Jesus walks close to my side.
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SHARON JERSEY GIRL ❤️
Haven’t heard that song in ages! Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤
Searching, one of my favorite old songs!! Thanks for sharing! Phil 4:6-7 is one of my verses I’m working on memorizing! I have a tendency to let anxiety take over! I pray these verses!
When my kid’s were growing up, we had a CD of scripture songs and Philippians 4:6-7 was one we learned together. It’s still one of those “go-to” passages I sing in my head frequently.
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Last year in one of the SRT studies we were reading this in context and it stood out to me that starting with vs. 6 misses a key point. The end of vs. 5 says: “The Lord is near.” That’s why we don’t need to be anxious about anything and can find peace when we bring our concerns to Him.
Thank you Searching❤️
Another great hymn, and written in 1918. Thank you for sharing sister❤️.
Philippians 4:6-7 has been a staple for me lately. And also vs 8–which somehow I had not put together that it followed 6-7, the “anxious” passage. (Face palm emoji!) I decided to also add vs 4,5 and 9 to my memorization with vs 4 seeming extra important for me to add.
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Philippians 4:4-9 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Me too! This was in my head as I was reading this!
This was SO GOOD. Lord change my poster to a state of surrender. I do not want my own plans, I only want the plans that YOU have for me
Yes, Me too Jasmyn!!! “Change my poster” spot on.
Amen
This reading was on point ❤️
James 4:17 “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it,for him it is sin.” This verse right here got me this morning. There’s times I know the right thing to do but I procrastinate because I don’t want to do it! That’s sin. I’m trying to ask myself daily, “What is the next right thing?” That has helped me to focus on the most important thing and not get distracted by less important tasks.
Yes, me too! I had a big “fail” on several things just in the past few days. I knew “I should” but I didn’t “want” to. :/ Lord help me to do better!
Lord, may I never grow proud and assume I am in Your place in regard to my future. Keep me in my place ABBA.
Amen!
Live with Open Hands
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Where have I clenched my fragile plans,
As if tomorrow were mine to command?
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Where have I spoken of “I will” and “I’ll go,”
Forgetting how little I truly know?
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Teach me the weight of humble breath,
That life itself is Yours, not death.
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To whisper softly,
“If You desire… if this is Your will.”
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Uncurl my fingers, tight with fear,
Loosen the grip I hold so dear.
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Replace my striving, restless, pressed,
With quiet trust and sacred rest.
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Let Your kingdom rise above
My hidden wants, my lesser loves.
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Shape my heart to long for Thee,
Till Your desires become in me.
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And when I cling to what must fall,
Give me the strength to yield it all.
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For what You take, You also fill,
With better things, and deeper still.
Amen.
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Such a beautiful prayer!
Amen!
Outstanding, thank you! ❤️
Thanks, Kim… what a lovely gift this morning…as we are in the middle of moving to our retirement home… so impactful! ♥️
Amen ❤️
Beautiful, Kimberly
Kimberly, this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Kimberly!
Beautiful! Thank you!
Beautiful, thank you!❤️
Oh Kimberly, this is beautiful! Touched my heart! May I share this with my ladies group?
Yes, of course, always humbled when the words come and I am able to share
Amen
Beautiful! ❤️
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Oh my goodness, “Where have I clenched my fragile plans, As if tomorrow were mine to command?” ❤️
Wow beautiful
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Uncurl my fingers, indeed!
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really hope to have time and come back later — but wanted to share something that resonated with me a couple of months ago and is still rolling around my head:
Whose will and purpose do I want represented in my life? Whose will is most trustworthy and perfected? Mine or God’s? He has a permissive will and a perfect will – I want the perfect one. I want to get out of my own way enough to follow through in his perfect will and plans for my life, not settle for whatever “good” I can come up with in my own limited understanding. What a shame it would be to look back and not see consistent evidences of my very good God working daily for my good, his glory and ultimately his great kingdom?
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Amen! Praying over those who struggle with anxiety, depressions, or other mental health challenges. You are not alone! God is with you each step of the day.
So sweet of you. Praying with you. Thank you and Amen. ❤️
Basically putting “self-confidence” over “God-confidence.”
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Same lie we have fallen for since the Garden…Satan knows what button to push, doesn’t he?
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TAMI & SHARON JERSEY GIRL – praying for God’s leading and wisdom in your respective situations.
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KIMBERLY Z – rejoicing with you. Congratulations.
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MARI V – praying Alyssa’s housing will be God’s plan
oof! You got me with that simple statement Kelly! I have always “prided” myself of being self-confident! But yet, that is not God-confidence!
Thank you Kelly. After reading this devo and scriptures this morning, I thought the same thing. And I keep in mind she belongs to God and He knows what’s best. She/we did write in her appeal about her health which would require immediate attention should something arise..Sigh…I’m trusting my God has this as He always does.
Praying over these requests!!
Thank you Kelly for your prayers!
Thank you Kelly!
Praying along with you, thank you Kelly for the prayer bullet points.
This is such wonderful news! Praise God that He is in control, and that He tells us not to worry. The language that James uses is so strong so I was relieved to read the verses in Matthew as it felt a lot more tender. Still, I know that I need to hear the sternness of James ! Please God, help me to trust you. May I live by faith. May your will be done.
Lord God, I pray I never forget, loose sight or hold back from remembering You, in my trials and discomfort, in my every day.
May I always, always remember that you carry my burden with me, even when I think I carry them alone, which may lead to worrying..
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BUT GOD..
As the Footprints Prayer says.. The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you..
Lord, I thank you.
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Thank you Father God, Thank you..
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AMEN.
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Happy Monday, you beautiful daughters of the Most High God.. every blessing being prayed over you all, love Tina.x❤️
Amen and Amen, Tina!
Happy Tuesday, time traveling Tina :)❤️
I mentioned that poem on SEARCHING’S comment the other day! I had not thought of it in a long time. I just heard Jordan sing the song last night on Am. Idol- did not know there wad a ‘footprints’ song until he sang it! ❤
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Ahh the footprints prayer- my grandma had this framed in her hall bathroom and I remembered it from a very young age g age!!! Thanks for reminding me!!
thy will, not my will
Absolutely Sandi.. His will, every time! Amen.
Hugs, friend. ❤️
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