Jesus Calling: February 15

    Come to Me with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rest in the comfort of My Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with Me. 
    Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on Me. Recall that I am able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already doing.
    When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that I am your Shepherd. The bottom line is that I am taking care of you; therefore, you needn't be afraid of anything. Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to My will. Thought this may feel frightening--even dangerous, the safest place to be is in My will.

Luke 1:37
English Standard Version
For nothing will be impossible with God.

Ephesians 3:20-21
English Standard Version
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 23:1-4
English Standard Version
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

We often look at our needs or circumstances and think there is no hope. But, if we started with the Lord, then we would begin with a focus on Him and Him carrying us through life and therefore, our needs and circumstances wouldn't be insurmountable. And then they wouldn't be impossible. We get so wrapped in what we see and forget that God is there and He is working. Rather than trying to get Him to align Himself with us, we need to get ourselves aligned with Him. 

We must never get His power and His power in us as we surrender to Him. Again, we want to Him to bless what we have versus seeing what we have as a blessing from Him. Do I start with me or do I start with Him? Let God be glorified and praised because God is at work and His power is working through me, so what seems unlikely is because I'm looking at it through my eyes instead of His. 

Sheep just live and accept their lot. They don't want. Because they trust their shepherd and His provision. And He provides greenery, water, sustenance for life. He sets me on the right course. Trials will come, tough times will be there, but no need to fear, for He is with me, there to comfort me.

My Prayer
Lord, thank you for the reminder that You are there. Forgive me Lord for trying to determine my way. Help me instead to submit and surrender to You and accept what You provide. You are indeed able to do more than I can imagine. Thank you for being my shepherd. 

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