Jesus Calling (Sarah Young) - August 21 and 22 speak right to my heart. Yesterday this devotional said (excerpts): "You are walking along the path I have chosen for you. It is both a privilege and a perilous way: experiencing My glorious Presence and heralding that reality to others. Sometimes you feel presumptuous to be carrying out such an assignment...The work I am doing in you is hidden at first. But eventually blossoms will burst forth, and abundant fruit will be borne...Trust me wholeheartedly, letting my Spirit fill you with Joy and Peace." Then today's devotion opens with "Trust Me, and don't be afraid...You live in the midst of fierce spiritual battles, and fear is one of Satan's favorite weapons...resist the devil in My Name and he will slink away from you. Refresh yourself in My holy Presence. Speak or sing praises to Me, and My Face will shine radiantly upon you. Remember there is no condemnation for those who belong to Me. You have been judged not guilty for all eternity! Trust Me, and don't be afraid: for I am your Strength, Song, and Salvation."
I really needed to hear these words today. Fear is Satan's tool and one that is easy to "turn on" in me. I forget that "Greater is He who is in you than He who is in the world!" Today I recommit to being the clay in God's hands for God to mold and shape; afterall God has a plan and a purpose for my life.
I pray that God will help me recognize when I think or say the words 'scared' or 'afraid' - Jesus is the overcomer and I wish to live in His confidence, power and peace. "Trust me wholeheartedly, letting My Spirit fill you with Joy and Peace."
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