“Keep your eyes on
Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did
it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish
in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame,
whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God”
(Hebrews 12:2, MESSAGE).
Look at me. Don't
look at your circumstance or failure. Don't look at what is wrong with others.
Don't tear yourself apart over what are your own imperfections. You know them
well, and the enemy has reminded you again and again. You are troubled. I am
your rest. You are impatient. I am your patience. You have no peace. I am your
peace. I know your heart, and I know you love me. I know you yearn to be
stronger in faith. Here I am.... the author of your faith. I will also be the
finisher of it. Let me.
Be still and learn
of me. Quit struggling. You will know that I am God. Focus your mind on me. I am
your life and your purpose. I am your healer, and I am the author of your faith.
I will keep you in peace when your mind rests in me. You will grow stronger, and
in your journey, you will grow more like me. If you stay in me.... if you rest
in me.... if you grow in me....if you seek me continually.... if you serve me
obediently, I will give you powerful faith to do great things in my name.
Continually abide
in me, and you are not limited by your own limitations. You have become more
than your own limitations. You have become all that I have decided you to be.
You have found in your weakness that I am your strength. You have discovered
that in your strength, I am your joy. You have discovered my peace that your
mind can't comprehend. And that is alright, because you don't have to
understand. You are at rest in me.
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