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 (MSG)
Look to me. I want you to
recognize your purpose. Don't look at your circumstance or failure. Allow me to
change the things in your life that are tearing you apart. Allow me to change
you. You know your imperfections and failures well. The enemy has reminded you
of what you have been forgiven for 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.
Be still and learn of me.
Quit struggling. Focus your mind on me. I am your life and your purpose. I am
your healer. I began this work in you. I will keep you in peace when your mind
rests in me. You will grow stronger, and on your journey, you will grow more
like me. If you stay focused on 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 believe for great things in my
name. You need encounters with me every day, and each moment with me will help
you recognize your purpose. My great compassion is new every morning, and never
fails. I am faithful. You are my purpose, and loving me is yours. When I am
Lord of your life and you love me with all your heart, soul, and mind, all
things are possible.
Continually abide in me,
and never lose sight of me. I cheer you on and wait for you at the end of your
race. If you keep your eyes on your goal—on me, you are never limited by your own
limitations. If you remain in me, you become more than your limitations. You become
all that I have decided you to be. You have found in your weakness that I am
your strength. You have discovered in your strength that I am your joy. You
have discovered my peace that your mind can't comprehend. When I am your
purpose, and your love is completely mine, you are at rest in me. Keep your
eyes on me, and allow me to direct the moments of your life, you will be able
to handle anything that comes your way. The prize at the end of your journey
shall have been worth your obedience. You shall see me face and face, and shall
know me as I have always known you.
© 2017 Lynn Lacher
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