Canaan’s Rest represents a quiet place “set apart” for the purpose of hearing God's voice, growing in intimacy with the Lord, and being renewed in soul and spirit.
Hope you had a good New Year’s Day! Al started out the New Year with a smile as he got his favorite snacks and treats as he watched football. Today gets back to normal and I am going for my treatment, and Al will be going to Men’s group and doing the Bible study this afternoon. Also, Donut Day!
Devotions from Judy’s heart
I suppose if all of us were asked, we would say we wish we were further along in our spiritual journey. But it is good to remember we are not just a problem to be fixed but the Lord loves us just where we are at, and will take us forward as we are willing. Some of us have glaring faults that need to be corrected but the Lord, even now, may be working on those in secret. Rather than get discouraged with what is wrong with us, as we see our faults, we need to surrender it all to the Lord and let Him come in and make us new. He has a time table and knows the order that it will happen so we need to be open but also patient with ourselves.
Many people suffer from anxiety and have feelings of worthlessness as they zero in on all the areas that are needing attention. But we also need to be gentle with ourselves and know that God has His timing and we don’t have to figure it all out, if we can give it to the Lord with an open heart. Sometimes the more obvious things we think need fixing in us, is not at all where the Lord goes to work first. Our wounds often make us feel disconnected from our true selves and sometimes from the Lord. But instead of going to the Lord, we may hide from him and from others and reveal someone other than our real self.
To be sure we all suffer in life and for some the healing takes longer. Most likely we will have to do lots of forgiving. But when we get to the place that we can forgive whatever was done to us or what we did to ourselves we may wonderfully experience that All is Well. But in the meantime, let us be patient and open and vulnerable and let the Lord guide the healing process on His timetable.
Challenge for today: Read Jeremiah 30:17 as the Lord’s word to you. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”
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