March
17
Pray
for maturity in Christ Jesus.
Jesus,
I'm so very thankful for the ways you have changed me to become like
you. When I look where I've been I can see how far you have brought me along.
So many things that tortured me before have been completely overcome. Those
things are not a problem anymore. Even the emotional/spiritual
wounds caused by those experiences have been completely healed. I am
free! I have begun to experience joy and hope, instead of hopelessness. Thank
You!
When I try and look ahead of me, I realize I'm still in the shallow end of the
pool. There are much greater depths to explore in You. I'm
sure there may be some ways I cling to my own strength, my own ways
to stay in control of things, which is only a false safety. You are
calling me to swim away from the edge, get deep enough my toes can't
reach the bottom, so I become totally dependent on you to keep me
afloat.
Its a bit scary because I've never been that deep, but I'm willing to go with you. You've shown me
that only good comes from being in your presence - and so I want more!
I want to experience more of your presence, and more of what you want
to develop in my life. I want to grow to depend totally on you. Take
me deeper!
I
can't even see any specific ways that I'm not depending on you right
now, but I know YOU can. You have some better ideas that I haven't
even imagined yet. And that's okay with me. I have come to know you
enough to believe you are trustworthy. I will be happier if I go
where ever you want me to and do whatever you want me to do.
“I
ask this for each of your children, all those whom you have called by
name; God, give them a complete understanding of your will for them –
leave nothing out, but reveal Your will, Your desire to give
spiritual wisdom and understanding so we can each know You. Then we
may grow to always honor and please You, living in the knowledge of
You. Your loving nature will flow out of us, as we learn to know you
better and better.” (Colossians 1:9-10 -SPS)
My
heart is yours, Lord. Now open your heart to me. Let me truly know
You. Amen.
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