Dear Friends,
I think this devotional is a perfect “post election” devotional. After months of campaigning, polls and politics, it’s great to remind ourselves where our focus should be–on being with God and our Savior Jesus Christ. So, regardless of how you voted, give thanks that our country can still model for the world how a true democratic society can vote for our leaders without fear as a free people. It’s a beautiful gift won by the blood of men and women who fought for our civil and human rights through many battles over our nation’s history. We will celebrate and honor our veterans this Sunday night at 7pm. I hope you’ll join me and others for this special service. Tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers as well. And, in the words of Romney, I hope you’ll join me in praying for our country, the leaders we’ve elected and Obama and his family during the next four years. And, yes, God Bless America!
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Worship Me in the beauty of holiness. All true beauty reflects some of who I Am. I am working My ways in you: the divine Artist creating loveliness within your being. My main work is to clear out debris and clutter, making room for My Spirit to take full possession. Collaborate with Me in this effort by being willing to let go of anything I choose to take away. I know what you need, and I have promised to provide all of that-abundantly!
Your sense of security must not rest in your possessions or in things going your way. I am training you to depend on Me alone, finding fulfillment in My Presence. This entails being satisfied with much or with little, accepting either as My will or the moment. Instead of grasping and controlling, you are learning to release and receive. Cultivate this receptive stance by trusting Me in every situation.
Psalm 29:2 (KJV) 2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Psalm 27:4 4One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young