BRING ME YOUR WEAKNESS - In our weakness, we can lean into the strength of the Lord which will never ever fail. That’s where the peace is. In His arms. When we feel afraid or incapable, we can just cry out, “Help me, Jesus!” He’s always with us! - Bring Me your weakness, and receive My Peace. Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything. Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me. As you live in the radiance of My Presence, My Peace shines upon you. You will cease to notice how weak or strong you feel because you will be focusing on Me. The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me. Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for Heaven. - “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” — Let Me bless you with My grace and Peace. Open your heart and mind to receive all that I have for you. Do not be ashamed of your emptiness. Instead, view it as the optimal condition for being filled with My Peace. It is easy to touch up your outward appearance, to look as if you have it all together. I see straight through you, into the depths of your being. Rejoice in the relief of being fully understood. Talk with Me about your struggles and feelings of inadequacy. Little by little, I will transform your weaknesses into strengths.

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Bring Me Your Weakness

When we feel afraid or incapable, we can just cry out, “Help me, Jesus!” He’s always with us!

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In our weakness, we can lean into the strength of the Lord which will never ever fail. That’s where the peace is. In His arms. 

Sarah Young

 

 

Bring Me your weakness, and receive My Peace.

Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything.

Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me.

As you live in the radiance of My Presence, My Peace shines upon you. You will cease to notice how weak or strong you feel because you will be focusing on Me.

The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me. Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for Heaven.

Psalm 29:11; Numbers 6:24–26; Psalm 13:5

 “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11

Let Me bless you with My grace and Peace. Open your heart and mind to receive all that I have for you.

Do not be ashamed of your emptiness. Instead, view it as the optimal condition for being filled with My Peace.

It is easy to touch up your outward appearance, to look as if you have it all together.

Your attempts to look good can fool most people. But I see straight through you, into the depths of your being.

There is no place for pretense in your relationship with Me.

Rejoice in the relief of being fully understood. Talk with Me about your struggles and feelings of inadequacy.

Little by little, I will transform your weaknesses into strengths.

Remember that your relationship with Me is saturated in grace. Therefore, nothing that you do or don’t do can separate you from My Presence.

1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 8:38–39

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider His appearance or his height, for I have rejected Him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” — 1 Samuel 16:7

I am above all things: your problems, your pain, and the swirling events in this ever-changing world.

When you behold My Face, you rise above circumstances and rest with Me in heavenly realms.

This is the way of Peace, living in the Light of My Presence.

I guarantee that you will always have problems in this life, but they must not become your focus.

When you feel yourself sinking in the sea of circumstances, say, “Help me, Jesus!” and I will draw you back to Me.

If you have to say that thousands of times daily, don’t be discouraged. I know your weakness, and I meet you in that very place.

Ephesians 2:6; Matthew 14:28–32; Isaiah 42:3

“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice.” — Isaiah 42:3

Your Turn

In our weakness, we can lean into the strength of the Lord which will never ever fail. That’s where the peace is. In His arms.

When we feel afraid or incapable, we can just cry out, “Help me, Jesus!”

He’s always with us!

Come share your thoughts with us on our blog. We want to hear from you about the peace that passes understanding! ~ Devotionals Daily

Excerpted with permission from Jesus Calling 50 Devotions for Peace by Sarah Young, copyright Sarah Young.

Sarah Young’s devotional writings are personal reflections from her daily quiet time of Bible reading, praying, and writing in prayer journals. With sales of more than 30 million books worldwide, Jesus Calling has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah’s writings include Jesus Calling®, Jesus Always, Jesus Today™, Jesus Lives™, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling for Little Ones, Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, Jesus Always: 365 Devotions for Kids, and Peace in His Presence-each encouraging readers in their journey toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years. They currently live in the United States.

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GOD'S WILL AS A WAY OF LIFE - Discerning God’s will is a process, a way of life, centering not on some special, all-purpose technique or program, but on our relationship with God. The Bible has much to say about cultivating intimacy with God — drawing near to Him, walking in step with His Spirit, leaning on His understanding — but says little about methods of determining His will. The will of God is a divine/human process, not solely divine or solely human. His will is not an end so much as a means to the end of knowing Him better and becoming more like Christ. God’s primary will has already been revealed to us in His Word: to form and forge a Christlike character in us - the more closely we’re walking with Him, the better we will align with His will on an ongoing basis. - “How can I discover God’s will for my life?” “How can I be sure of God’s guidance in my decisions?” “God, what do you want me to do?” Followers of Jesus have asked questions like these. Most of us ask them not so much on a daily basis, but at an important crossroads in our lives. But is that really the best view of discerning God’s will: something we do at the “crisis” points in life? Discerning God’s will is a process, a way of life, centering not on some special, all-purpose technique or program, but on our relationship with God. The Bible has much to say about cultivating intimacy with God — drawing near to Him, walking in step with His Spirit, leaning on His understanding — but says little about methods of determining His will.

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God's Will As a Way of Life

Discerning God’s will is a process, a way of life, centering not on some special, all-purpose technique or program, but on our relationship with God 

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The Bible has much to say about cultivating intimacy with God — drawing near to Him, walking in step with His Spirit, leaning on His understanding — but says little about methods of determining His will. 

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The will of God is a divine/human process, not solely divine or solely human. His will is not an end so much as a means to the end of knowing Him better and becoming more like Christ. God’s primary will has already been revealed to us in His Word: to form and forge a Christlike character in us - the more closely we’re walking with Him, the better we will align with His will on an ongoing basis.

Ken Boa

 

“How can I discover God’s will for my life?”

“How can I be sure of God’s guidance in my decisions?”

“God, what do you want me to do?”

Practically all followers of Jesus have asked questions like these.

Most of us ask them not so much on a daily basis, but at an important crossroads in our lives.

But is that really the best view of discerning God’s will: something we do at the “crisis” points in life?

I believe Scripture points to a different view: discerning God’s will is a process, a way of life, centering not on some special, all-purpose technique or program, but on our relationship with God.

Maybe you’ve noticed the Bible has much to say about cultivating intimacy with God — drawing near to Him, walking in step with His Spirit, leaning on His understanding — but says little about methods of determining His will.

Scripture also emphasizes who we are over what we do.

This is not because our actions are unimportant, but because they’re an overflow from who we are (Luke 6:45; Matthew 23:27-28).

If we concentrate on intimacy with Christ, our actions and decisions will naturally be shaped by that growing relationship.

Knowing God’s will centers on a relationship isn’t enough, though; we need to be clear about the nature of this relationship.

In some earthly relationships, we simply want to be told what to do, or we want to get approval for our predetermined plans.

A good analogy for discerning God’s will in a decision is that of a joint decision reached by a married couple who enjoy an intimate relationship of mutual concern, respect, and trust.

In this case, both are involved in the decisions reached, and it is sometimes impossible to distinguish the part each played in the process.

Similarly, the will of God is a divine/human process, not solely divine or solely human. Furthermore, His will is not an end so much as a means to the end of knowing Him better and becoming more like Christ.

God’s primary will has already been revealed to us in His Word: to form and forge a Christlike character in us (Romans 8:29).

The more closely we’re walking with Him, the better we will align with His will on an ongoing basis.

A deliberate acknowledgment of the presence of God during decision-making moments will carry us far in making God’s will a way of life rather than something we seek during a crisis experience.

The fabric of our lives is woven out of the threads of minor choices, so it is wise to form the habit of being conscious of God while making them.

This habit of taking God seriously in small decisions will make major decisions less traumatic.

Practical Principles for Discerning God’s Direction

Even with a biblical model of discerning God’s will, we’ll still face some decisions about which we’re uncertain, or in which the path forward is not obvious.

In these cases, some guidelines are helpful. Here are seven principles — listed generally in order of how significant a part they should play in our decision-making.

COMMUNICATION: What do the Scriptures say? (Psalm 119:105; Romans 12:2)

God will never lead us to do anything contrary to His Word. And we need to be as committed to the content of His Word as to obeying it (whatever it says).

CONSCIENCE: How does this decision affect my love for God and others? (Acts 24:16)

God has implanted within us an intuitive sense of right and wrong. As we grow in Him, our conscience becomes more sensitive, more attuned to his desires.

COMMON SENSE: Does this decision reflect good judgment? (Romans 12:3)

Outside the above framework, common sense may lead us astray; yet, those committed to God and willing to comply wherever He leads may still be uncertain about a decision.

God gave us minds that we’re to use to evaluate consequences of actions (recognizing that He may occasionally lead us against “good judgment”).

CIRCUMSTANCES: How does my state of affairs relate to this decision? (Ephesians 1:11)

Never the only criterion, circumstances are easily misinterpreted; nevertheless, our current situations should be taken into account—for example, our finances, aptitudes, education, experience, family, spiritual gifts, and occupation.

COUNSEL: What do wise and godly friends say about this decision? (Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 15:22)

The perspective of mature and godly people can be instructive and corrective.

Even the wisest people are finite and biased, though, and we ultimately bear the responsibility for our decisions.

COMPULSION: What are my own desires? (Romans 8:14; Philippians 2:13)

God works in believers to give us the desire to do the things that are pleasing to him.

Though we can easily become victims of sinful desires and inclinations, a burden or desire can be God’s leading and should be considered in context with the counsel of His Word.

CONTENTMENT AND CONFIRMATION: Do I have a sense of peace and assurance about this decision? (2 Corinthians 2:12-13) 

If an option passes the test of the other principles but fails to provide peace, the wisest course of action is to wait (if the decision can be deferred).

The option may be right, but the timing may be wrong.

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Ken Boa has been engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and discipleship, teaching, writing, and speaking for more than 40 years. An author of more than 50 books (from Zondervan, Thomas Nelson, Tyndale House, and NavPress, among others), his titles include Conformed to His Image, Handbook to Prayer, Life in the Presence of God, and Faith Has Its Reasons; he is also an editor or contributor to multiple Bibles and winner of three Gold Medallion Book Awards. View a complete list of books authored by Ken Boa.

As founder and president of Reflections Ministries (based in Atlanta), he seeks to encourage, teach, and equip people to know Christ, follow Him, become progressively conformed to His image, and reproduce His life in others. Dr. Boa is also president of a new startup called Omnibus Media Ministries (formed in 2018) and of Trinity House Publishers. He holds a BS from Case Institute of Technology, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, a PhD from New York University, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford in England.

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