I was given a devotional book by a dear friend yesterday (how thoughtful!) called Jesus Calling. I picked it up and read the devotion for today and it really struck a chord with me. I have been convicted and shown my need of daily, continual prayer and communion with Christ throughout this past year. I am NOTHING apart from Christ, and sometimes I need God to take away all security and hope IN THIS LIFE to show me that it can only be found in Him. And it's a painful process....but oh, so sweet. I LOVE when little 'coincidental' (as the world views them) moments happen in our life that point to the working of the Holy Spirit. This could not be more fitting for this time in my life, so I wanted to share.
You need me every moment. Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength. Your neediness, properly handled, is a link to My Presence. However, there are pitfalls that you must be on guard against: self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up. You inadequacy presents you with a continual choice--deep dependence on Me or despair. The emptiness you feel within will be filled either with problems or with My Presence. Make Me central in your consciousness by praying continually: simple, short prayers flowing out of the present moment. Use My Name liberally, to remind you of My Presence. Keep on asking and you will receive, so that your gladness may be full and complete.
"Pray without ceasing." { 1 Thessalonians 5:17 }
"Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."
{ John 16:24 }
