How incredible that God is ready to welcome us back after we spend so much time and energy rejecting Him. Yet he simply requires that we humbly admit our inability to obey and surrender our lives to Him. Surrender sounds easier than it actually is because that means rejecting our own attempts to succeed and confidently following His direction.
Lord, help my life to reflect this to those around me…I am far from doing this well!
The people of Israel were so short sighted and blind that they forgot about all the ways that God had freed them…instead they ran to brokenness and destruction that lead them back to slavery.
Lord, help me to flee from all things that bring slavery and run full speed into your arms, Your embrace that is FREEDOM!!!
It struck me that Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet, he was not seeking to be a prophet. Speculatively, he was just following God and being obedient, then God selected him for this mission. Not only does God call him for the missions, but it is not reliant on his ability…God is providing what to say, how to say it and to whom to speak. He is called to obey…just like me.
Lord, help me to be surrendered in every area of life and thought. I am thankful to be called by You! Use me as you please to further Your kingdom! Help me not depend on my abilities, but be ready to do Your work, by Your strength with Your words!!!
In a world of chaos, destruction and suffering, Your kingdom stands in stark contrast for your people. Come Lord Jesus!
God, help me follow you in every little thought or decision…May I bring You glory!
