Dear Friends,
In this frenetic world we live in with so much to “do”, I admit I find it hard to believe that we can do less but accomplish more. However, I know that “doing” and “being” are two totally different ways of living. As a “doer”, it’s easy to loose sight of what’s really important. Time spent with God and His people are numero uno! Time and energy spent with loved ones is never wasted time. But, as you read below, it seems first we must sit quietly with God before anything else, then all will fall into place. It’s never too late to stop what you’re doing and just to sit for a few moments and listen. Be blessed as you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Love, Scott
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Demonstrate Your Trust In Me by sitting quietly in My Presence. Put aside all that is waiting to be done, and refuse to worry about anything. This sacred time together strengthens you and prepares you to face whatever the day will bring. By waiting with Me before you begin the day’s activities, you proclaim the reality of My living Presence. This act of faith-waiting before working-is noted in the spirit world, where your demonstration of trust weakens principalities and powers of darkness.
The most effective way to resist evil is to draw near to Me. When you need to take action, I will guide you clearly through My Spirit and My Word. The world is so complex and overstimulating that you can easily lose your sense of direction. Doing countless unnecessary activities will dissipate your energy. When you spend time with Me, I restore your sense of directions. As you look to Me for guidance, I enable you to do less but accomplish more.
Luke 12:22-26 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Ephesians 6:12 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Proverbs 16:3 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young