Post by Don Gieseke on Nov 25, 2014 13:05:17 GMT -6
Luke 10:41-42 - "'Martha, Martha,' the Lord answered, 'you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.'"
Bring your attention back to the Lord whenever it starts to wander. Find relief in the truth that He looks for persistence, rather than perfection, in your walk with Him. Are you amazed at how quickly & how far your mind can wander from the Lord? When you recognize this has happened, don't be shattered by disappointment or distracted by discouragement. Instead, simply return your attention to Him & to the truth that He accepts you in all your imperfection.
Not only does He accept you as you are, He LOVES you as you are. He died a criminal's death so He could adorn you with His own perfection. That's why bringing your thoughts to the Lord is so important: It's His perfect righteousness that saves you, & it will never be taken away from you! You can easily fall prey to self-rejection if you have unrealistic expectations for yourself. When you fail, God wants you to bring your focus back to Him gently, without judging yourself.
Instead of doing further harm by putting yourself down, persist in setting your sights on the Lord. He always welcomes you back with unfailing love.
Bring your attention back to the Lord whenever it starts to wander. Find relief in the truth that He looks for persistence, rather than perfection, in your walk with Him. Are you amazed at how quickly & how far your mind can wander from the Lord? When you recognize this has happened, don't be shattered by disappointment or distracted by discouragement. Instead, simply return your attention to Him & to the truth that He accepts you in all your imperfection.
Not only does He accept you as you are, He LOVES you as you are. He died a criminal's death so He could adorn you with His own perfection. That's why bringing your thoughts to the Lord is so important: It's His perfect righteousness that saves you, & it will never be taken away from you! You can easily fall prey to self-rejection if you have unrealistic expectations for yourself. When you fail, God wants you to bring your focus back to Him gently, without judging yourself.
Instead of doing further harm by putting yourself down, persist in setting your sights on the Lord. He always welcomes you back with unfailing love.