“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish” (John 6:11 NIV).
“--When we believe God, we will have rest and peace in our lives. I want you to do something for me. Right now, I want you to use your imagination.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians that we are “in Christ” and Christ is “in us.” It also tells us that we are seated "in heavenly places" and "transferred to the kingdom of Christ."
Picture yourself sitting right beside Jesus under a spreading oak tree.
Perhaps His arm is around your shoulder and your head is resting on his chest. You can feel the beating of His heart against your cheek and your head moves with the rise and fall of His breathing.
With His other hand, He strokes your head and immediately knows how many hairs are on your head. His breath warms your skin as it brushes past your face.
Imagine Him looking into your eyes and knowing your innermost being and meeting your gaze with a warm, affirming smile reassuring you of His love and care.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians that we are “in Christ” and Christ is “in us.” It also tells us that we are seated "in heavenly places" and "transferred to the kingdom of Christ."
Picture yourself sitting right beside Jesus under a spreading oak tree.
Perhaps His arm is around your shoulder and your head is resting on his chest. You can feel the beating of His heart against your cheek and your head moves with the rise and fall of His breathing.
With His other hand, He strokes your head and immediately knows how many hairs are on your head. His breath warms your skin as it brushes past your face.
Imagine Him looking into your eyes and knowing your innermost being and meeting your gaze with a warm, affirming smile reassuring you of His love and care.
Now tell me, as you imagine yourself in the presence of Jesus, how anxious do you feel? How rejected do you feel? How worried about tomorrow are you?
You may be thinking, 'Yes, Sharon. I feel at peace in that scene. But that’s not reality.' Dear sister, that is the greater reality.
No matter what you are going through today, Jesus is right there with you. So maybe you just need to sit down and be quiet for a while.
No matter what you are going through today, Jesus is right there with you. So maybe you just need to sit down and be quiet for a while.
Let’s Pray: Dear Father, I’ll admit, sometimes I am so busy running around trying to solve my problems, I miss Your provision. Help me to listen to You more closely and see Your provision more clearly. I don’t want to miss what You have for me today. Help me to sit down and be quiet – to rest in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Whatever our stresses or concerns, the Heart of God is the place to rest into. "Leave it all with Him, for He cares for you." (I Peter 5:7)
“Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden.” (Matt. 11:28)
Sept. 15
Sit Down and Be Quiet By Sharon Jaynes [Sept.13, 2011] Taken from Girlfriends in God
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The following is taken from Our Daily Bread, for Personal and Family Devotions:
The following is taken from Our Daily Bread, for Personal and Family Devotions:
"Are you worn out from ongoing problems? Are you weighed down with stress and worry? Jesus is the only real solution.
Approaching the Lord in prayer allows us to cast our burdens on Him so that He can sustain us (Ps. 55:22).
Today, ask Him to assist you with everything. By helping you with your burdens, He can supply rest for your soul, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matt. 11:29-30). –Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Approaching the Lord in prayer allows us to cast our burdens on Him so that He can sustain us (Ps. 55:22).
Today, ask Him to assist you with everything. By helping you with your burdens, He can supply rest for your soul, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matt. 11:29-30). –Jennifer Benson Schuldt
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer. –Scriven
Prayer is the place where burdens change shoulders.”
Tomorrow morning's post: WHAT WILL BE SAID AT YOUR MEMORIAL?
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