Existing Storm

"...to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:19

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Something I never really praised Jesus for–changing corcumstances. Usually I am first to complain when something is out of the ordinary, when things don’t go my way. When I am exhausted, stressed, frustrated. But I realized this morning: God placing us in new circumstances is His invitation to find Him and get to know Him from a different angle. It’s like a treasure hunt: how can I find Jesus in this?

Thank you Jesus for your pursuit of us, even when we groan about it or when we run away from you. You’re not reprimanding us of punishing us–You are challenging us to stretch ourselves and search for You, always.

In my current situation–where I am in life–I will become a good steward of all that You have given me, and I will know You more.

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Andrea Howey

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When Jesus died he wasn’t just takin a three day snooze. He fought. He battled. He defeated death. He conquered it. He overcame it. And then, He rose.

He didn’t come out of the grave by the strings of his sandals. He didn’t just barely make it. He conquered death. The definition of death is the end of life. Jesus conquered the things that don’t give us life. Jesus came and conquered insecurity. Jesus came and conquered doubt. Jesus came and conquered negative self image. Jesus came and conquered guilt. Jesus came and conquered broken hearts. Jesus came and conquered shame. Jesus came and conquered fear.

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Yes.

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I can say that Jesus grace is beautiful, but until I live in it, I will never be changed. Attraction to the gospel is popular, but submission to the Father through Jesus Christ is something that nobody truly desires. Jesus tells us to follow Him, not just His teachings, it is a complete surrender of me, for a complete gain of Him, and until that becomes our daily routine, it will only be a pretty little sticker we place on our fridge door.

T.B. LaBerge // Go Now (via tblaberge)

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He would not let the fear rise, nor hope falter, nor defeat be entered in his thoughts.

C.S. Lewis // Dymer, Canto 3.17 (via tblaberge)

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God is teaching me not to depend on people but on Him only

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There are rare people who will fuel the fire inside of you, who will awaken a dormant passion, who will push you and better you. She alone is my rarity.

Krista Ritchie, Fuel the Fire (via thelovejournals)

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Love never fails.

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“Taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8, ESV

Where do you take refuge when the storms of life come? Where do you go for comfort and safety? Some people find it easy to turn to their friends, their job, or even a bowl of ice cream. There’s nothing wrong with any of those things, but God wants us to turn to Him first. He wants us to take refuge in Him. He longs to protect us, defend us and give us His strength. We serve a good God, and when we take refuge in Him, He will pour out His abundant blessing in our lives.

Taste and see that the Lord is good, and His promises are good. When you turn to God, the Bible promises that you will find rest and refuge for your soul. No matter what you may be facing today, come to the Father. He will give you His peace and strength as you take refuge in Him.

PRAYER FOR TODAY: “Father, today I open my heart to You. Thank You for Your peace and rest and for showing me Your hand of blessing as I take refuge in You in Jesus’ name. Amen.”