Come to me for rest and refreshment. The journey has been too much for you, and you are bone weary. Do not be ashamed of your exhaustion. Instead see it as an opportunity for ME to take charge of your life.
Remember that I can fit everything into a pattern for good, including the things you wish were different. Start with where you are at this point in time and space, accepting that this is where I intend you to be. You will get through today one step, one moment at a time. Your main responsibility is to remain attentive to Me, letting Me guide you through the many choices alone your pathway.
This sounds like an easy assignment, but it is not. Your desire to live in My Presence goes against the grain of "the world, the flesh, and the devil." Much of your weariness results from your constant battle against these opponents. However, you are on the path of My choosing, so do not give up! Hope in Me, for you will again praise Me for the help of My Prescence.
Romans 8:28, Psalm 42: 11
*From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young*
This was my devotional last night. I was floored. Yesterday I had a terrible day at work. I had basically given up. Given up on myself as a teacher, and given up on my kids ability to learn. I wanted to be anywhere but there. "Surely", I thought, "Surely this is not where God wants me." But it is, It is where He has me, and He will make it good. For his Glory, not mine.
awesome!! thanks for sharing that Jess. I needed to hear that too. hope yall are doing well. love and miss you.
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