More of Jesus

Although it’s been a great month, with lot’s going on, I’ve found myself struggling.

Mostly with letting go.

Life has taught me when I’m struggling, I need more Jesus.

If I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I need more Jesus.

If I’m weary and burdened, I need more Jesus.

If my asthma is kicked up and my immune system is low, I need more Jesus.

Because it’s through His gentle voice I find wisdom for everything.

Sometimes it’s a matter of rest or diet.

Sometimes it’s a heart issue that needs to be surrendered.

Sometimes I just need more time with my Lord.

As I’ve been seeking God this month through prayer and extra Bible time, I felt led to read A.W. Tozer’s The Pursuit of God.

It’s been wonderful.

Last night’s reading was exactly what I needed to hear.

“All our lives long we might talk of Jesus, and yet we should never come to an end of the sweet things that might be said of Him.” Chapter 3, page 39

“…God is so vastly wonderful, so utterly and completely delightful that He can, without anything other than Himself, meet and overflow the deepest demands of our nature, mysterious and deep as that nature is.” Chapter 3, page 40

There was much more, but these two reminders of Biblical truth were treasure to my heart.

God can and does fulfill all my needs.

Jesus is the most incredible person and there is no end to His goodness, His love, His faithfulness,…

I know these things.

I’ve experienced them to be true.

I just needed a reminder.

I just needed more time with the Lord.

And it has been sweet indeed.

Psalm 104:34 KJV — My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You so much for Your truth. Thank You for being all we ever need. Lord Jesus, You truly are good, righteous, pure, holy, noble, faithful, loving, kind, gracious, and so much more. It is You, Lord who sustains us. Please let our hearts be cleansed before You. Please let us be humble and teachable, not haughty or proud. Lord, when we come across anything, joy or pain, let us look to You. Let our lives be focused upon You. Thank You for everything. Thank You for the good and the trials, for each are an opportunity to draw closer to You. May the knowledge of You fill the whole Earth. Amen.

Weary

There are many types of weariness.

One can weary of an occupation or chore.

There can be weariness of the body, a physical need to rest.

It could be weariness of social structure or the traditions of another generation.

As Americans we seem to grow weary as a culture and are always in search of the new.

Yet, those who follow Christ have His words to sustain and guide us, especially when we weary in those things which matter most.

We must not grow weary in prayer.

Luke 18:3-5 KJV — And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

Jesus told this story as an example of how we should always pray and not lose heart.

There are other examples.

Daniel’s perseverance in prayer us recorded in chapters 9 and 10.

Daniel 10:2-3 KJV — In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

When things don’t seem to be changing, or suffering increases, our hearts can grow weary of the effort.

But Daniel’s circumstance shows us we don’t see everything which is happening.

Daniel 10:12-13 KJV — Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

A battle had been raging over Daniel receiving the answer to his prayer.

God had answered, but it took days.

We too must remain vigilant in our prayers.

To continue to seek God’s face on behalf of ourselves, others, and the world.

To remain steadfast in seeking God and His will for our lives is a worthwhile and rewarding experience.

But the flesh is weak.

Therefore we must cling to God’s Word.

Galatians 6:9 NKJV — And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for the examples we find of those You have used who didn’t grow weary of doing good. Lord Jesus, please remind us to keep our eyes upon You. Please bring us to scripture we need for each day. Fill our hearts with Your Holy Spirit and lead us into Your paths. Thank You for everything You are doing on our behalf. Thank You for Your ceaseless love and unending work. May our hearts remain steadfast before You. Amen.