February 23 Devotional

Posted on February 23, 2016 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Ever been around someone who is constantly complaining, never happy and wants everyone around them to share in their miserable state?  They have cast themselves in a pit of despair and self pity, and no one really wants to suffer alone.  Maybe you’ve been the one in the pit.  I know I have at times.  Today’s devotional not only cautions against even getting close to the pit, but, should you fall, gives some great advise on how to get out!  Be blessed.  Be on guard.  And be joyful in the Lord!  Hugs, Scott
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Be On Guard against the pit of self-pity.  When you are weary or unwell, this demonic trap is the greatest danger you face.  Don’t even go near the edge of the pit.  Its edges crumble easily, and before you know it, you are on the way down.  It is ever so much harder to get out of the pit than to keep a safe distance from it.  That is why I tell you to be on guard.

There are several ways to protect yourself from self-pity.  When you are occupied with praising and thanking Me, it is impossible to feel sorry for yourself.  Also, the closer you live to Me, the more distance there is between you and the pit.  Live in the Light of My Presence by fixing your eyes on Me.  Then you will be able to run with endurance the race that is set before you, without stumbling or falling.

Psalm 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NASB) 1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking untoJesus , the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Daily Devotional from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

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