Forthright Fixation

Debbie Jane:

This week God has been showing me gently, through daily occurances which are out of my control, that it is HE who holds me up…HE who directs my steps—and that I must live in childlike faith to follow where He leads, though I may be following blindly.

Hännah:

“I do not ask to see the way
My feet will have to tread;
But only that my soul may feed
Upon the living Bread.
‘Tis better far that I should walk
By faith close to His side;
I may not know the way I go, But oh, I know my Guide.”
- His Love Can Never Fail, E.S. Hall

I’ve been challenged to be like Mary this week, and to merely delight in the Lord and dwell at His feet, rather than glancing up ahead along the road, hoping I can see the way He’s leading me. Instead, I’ve been told to just rest in quietness and peace, and to look at Him – not the road.

Katie Marie:

I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. [Psalm 18:1-3, KJV]

Kate and Riette: Both girls are serving at a regional youth camp this weekend. Pray for grace and strength as they seek to serve the youth of our region.

Kaitlin: Kait’s out on her family vacation this week–pray for a lovely time visiting relatives and for rest.

Kelsey:

I’m learning that the battle between the flesh and the Spirit is ever present and that time Word makes the battle more visible. This has been discouraging because I see the power of my flesh over my actions. Yet, at the same time, it draws me back to Christ for the strength to overcome.

Stephanie:

I’ve been discovering that even the most exciting, God-honoring project is devoid of joy and motivation if I take too much ownership over it, bearing the weight of its outcome. God will not let a tool take credit for His craftsmanship. My job is to work to rest in His resources so that His wisdom and strength and joy can be glorified through me.

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