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“As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5:11 My mother is such a godsend. A 2007 daily devotional calendar arrived by mail yesterday, and it is just what I need to start each day off with the Lord. I tore off the sheets for Jan 1-17, because I’d rather focus on one thought per day instead of overwelming myself on day one with 17 devotionals. Wouldn’t you know it? The January 18th thought for the day is exactly what I needed to hear. It’s not what I necessarily wanted to hear, but it’s what I needed. It is speaking to me in ways I’d rather ignore. It’s challenging in areas where I’m most weak. God, today you’re meddling! Yet, I’m thankful. I’m thankful because it means He cares and He is reminding me that these feelings of hopelessness and doubt are not of Him, but of Satan. It’s so true, Satan gets you where you’re weakest and cleverly convinces you that it’s okay to feel that way sometimes. Satan will persuade you that “it’s only natural to doubt yourself in some areas”… “you can’t be your best in everything”… “some things you’re just not cut out for”… blah blah blah. Instead of leaving me convinced of these lies, God gently reminds me that He is merciful and compassionate, and that His grace will see me through anything I once thought was hopeless. With this renewed perspective, will I pick myself up and allow grace to lead me out of my weakest areas through faith? Or will I continue to allow Satan to tell me that this is the way I am and will always be? The rest is up to me. |
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