Typically I would prefer to not title a blog with a “negative” word; however, we all know how God works – often in odd ways. He has this wonderful ability to take our negative words and weave them into beautiful words with His magic. This Thanksgiving time, I wanted to share a portion of a Jesus Calling devotion that spoke volumes to me. I hope it blesses you!
“I have taken you along a path that has highlighted your need for Me, placing you in situations where your strengths were irrelevant and your weaknesses were glaringly evident. Through the aridity of those desert marches, I have drawn you closer and closer to Myself. You have discovered flowers of Peace blossoming in the most desolate places. You have learned to thank Me for hard times and difficult journeys, trusting that through them I accomplish My best work. You have realized that needing Me is the key to knowing Me intimately, which is the gift above all gifts.”
As we roll into the final month of the year AND the decade. My prayer is that we become more comfortable and supportive of one another in our weaknesses, look for the flowers blossoming in our desert times and grow closer to Him. Happy December and thank you so much for taking the time to read my blogs!
Resources/Inspiration:
Verses:
John 14:27 (NKJV): “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Isaiah 58: 11 (ERV): “The Lord will always lead you and satisfy your needs in dry lands. He will give strength to your bones. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring that never goes dry.”
I Peter 5:7 (ERV): “Give all your worries to Him, because He cares for you.”
Book:
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Today’s blog is taken from page 348/November 29th devotional.
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