Lately I've been really struggling with my emotions and attitudes. I'v been short-tempered, grumpy and not really the nicest person to be around. I don't know why, but it just feels like everything inside is on edge. It feels horrible. I feel bad to start with, then my words match my attitude, and then I feel guilty and like the worst Christian on the planet. UGH!!!
Yesterday I read the Scriptures about abiding in Christ. John 15:4-5 . 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. So I thought to myself, this is just what I needed. I need to be abiding in Christ more. That'll make the difference!
Fast forward to this morning. My husband once again, left his clothes in a place I don't want them. LOL And once again my emotions got the better of me and I started complaining. I forgot all about the "abiding" I was supposed to be doing. UGH!!!! Failed again. I'm so frustrated with myself.
But God.....
He knows all about this. He knows all about the emotional rolllercoaster ride that's been plaguing me lately. And thankfully He as made provision for my forgiveness in Jesus. But wait, there's more!! We are told in Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Well, He certainly knew the exact words I needed to hear and pray this morning and He used my "31 Days of Prayer" devotional by Ruth Myers to show me and lead me. I am always in awe of His timing and tender care.
"I pray about my need for encouragement...for release from inner stress...for greater love and wisdom in relating to others, especially my family...for knowing how to handle my insecurities, my anxieties, my anger...for open doors in the future."
Perfect. Exact. These few words spoke exactly what was in my heart but didn't know how to say. The Holy Spirit came alongside me through the words of this little book and went straight to the heart of what I needed to pray about. I'm so grateful for His continually intervention and all encompassing knowledge.
We all need a prayer partner who knows us completely and can intercede for us continually. God has provided that in His Holy Spirit.
Lord, thank You for the way You meet each and every need we have, especially the spiritual needs that we cannot even name or understand. Help me to listen for Your leading and voice. I pray that You truly calm the storm of my emotions and change the way I think, talk and act. Give me and all of us Your peace in each situation, fill us with Your love for those around us and let us remember it is always, always You that we live for and serve. It's in the Name of our awesome Savior I pray. Amen.
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