Post by luvmygirl on Jan 13, 2015 22:36:24 GMT -5
As the mother of a special needs child who has a ton of things going on right now, I just loved this devotional today. I spent most of the night tossing and turning while thinking about everything she's going through lately. How I know God will take care of her, but sometimes I wonder if I am even remotely qualified enough to get her to where God would have her to be (Yes, I know He will work regardless of my failings, but it's just a challenge sometimes to get through all the needs.
I have looked at this six times today. I found it on this blog also, so I'm not the only one it spoke to. 
I even took it to dd's school today to read it before spending time with the student I tutor. It's a powerful one for those times when the path ahead of you seems daunting. January 11th and January 12th were great as well. I've had this book for a few years, but right now it is really hitting home with me! Enjoy! I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me!
briantabor.org/2011/01/13/devotional-jesus-calling-1-13-11/
Taken from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Copyright 2004. Page 14. (And from the above linked blog.) (If I am copying and shouldn't be, just delete it, Mods.)
“Try to view each day as an adventure, carefully planned out by your Guide. Instead of staring into the day that is ahead of you, attempting to program it according to your will, be attentive to Me and to all I have prepared for you. Thank Me for this day of life, recognizing that it is a precious, unrepeatable gift. Trust that I am with you each moment, whether you sense My Presence or not. A thankful, trusting attitude helps you to see events in your life from My perspective.
A life lived close to Me will never be dull or predictable. Expect each day to contain surprises! Resist your tendency to search for the easiest route through the day. Be willing to follow wherever I lead. No matter how steep or treacherous the path before you, the safest place to be is by My side.”
The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. (Psalm 118:24, NIV)
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21, NIV)
