Ok, I'm going to cheat...I do think I like the word "duplicate" better. I visit a website slowomenofgrace.blogspot.com, from my home church in San Luis Obispo regularly. Many of the writer's who blog their thoughts & prayers are friends of mine and they always encourage me in my journey with Jesus. Anyways, this is the daily devotional from there, and I hope that I don't rustle any SLO feathers thereby. What was written today speaks loudly to me, especially these days. Maybe it will "hit home" with some of you that visit me here. Satan would always rather that we not be focused on anything worthwhile. Too much of a threat, I guess. I'll leave you with the thought that God has only good things in store for those that wait on Him. "Be still, and know that I am God."
That's the secret!
“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
To persevere, you must be in pursuit of something.Pursuing something is what I would call ‘journey’ language.Do you give much thought to the journey you are on?I know. It is difficult and overwhelming to ponder the road when there are so many hills and valley’s to travel through.Most of us do well most of the time just to keep on the road!I want you to ask yourself today what is it that you are pursuing that is causing great perseverance in you?Take a deep breath….let the Lord encourage or convict your heart.
First, survey the road you are on. Why?Because not everything is obvious.
Second, let go of the loads God wants to loosen. Or as Beth says it, “Let it go while He is still in it.”
Third, take the next step with the next strength. Who is your strength coach?
Fourth, know with certainty that the destination is worth the trip. (tidbits from a study in the Psalms called "Stepping Up" by Beth Moore)
Here is some scripture to encourage as you contemplate who and what you are pursuing.
“There's more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!”Hebrew 5:3-4 (The Message.) I think this song by Hillsong sums it up. Enjoy!
I love the feel and smell of a newborn baby, the belly laugh of a toddler, seeing change in someone who wants it, and watching a friend come to know God because of His gentle touch on both mind and heart...such a miracle.
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