Jesus Calling

(September 8):
"Accept each day exactly as it comes to you. By that, I mean not only the circumstances of your day, but also the condition of your body. You assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness.
On some days, your circumstances and your physical condition feel out of balance: The demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives - giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence."


The last couple of weeks have been a flurry of activity. We have been preparing for two major life events in our household.   Our daughter got married this past Saturday and our son went off to college on Sunday.  The pride and joy we have felt has been wonderful.  Both events went off without much of a hitch and each milestone is a "right of passage" so to speak.  Yesterday I found myself drained both emotionally and physically.  Today I return to work after a two week hiatus and will most likely find "piles" of work to "catch up on".  In the back of my mind, I think of our son starting his first day of college and what new experiences and thoughts he will have.  I woke early today feeling overwhelmed at the thought of what the day will bring.
This devotional is so applicable for me today. Funny how those things happen. Relying on His strength, I am ashamed to say, isn't always my first response.  I try to "go it alone" knowing full well that that almost always leads to disaster in one way, shape or form.  It may not be an earth shattering disaster but it can come in the form of emotional and physical exhaustion.  You would think I would learn but alas, I fall short.

2 Corinthians 13:4
"For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you."

Jeremiah 31:25
"I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

In His Steps
Kim