Thank You, Father, for a productive day yesterday and for some quality time with Karen. As I prepare for work soon, may today be all You intend for it to be in my life as well. Amen.
Matthew 11:27-30 (<<click the green)
Lord, this metaphor is one that comes to mind readily for me, especially when I pray or speak inform of my congregations. I am so grateful for the fact that You will never leave me nor forsake me (Deuteronomy 31:6) and that I have You by my side to carry the bulk of the load.
One of the cultural mindsets we lug around is the idea that we can shoulder the things of this life just fine by ourselves. And if cannot do so we are deemed weak. Well, so be it! The great Apostle Paul wrote in Your word, “…when I am weak, then I am strong.” This was in response to his struggle with a recurring difficulty in his life (his “thorn in the flesh”) and Your response to him was “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Just because You are my yoke partner certainly doesn’t mean that I can just sit back and let You do all the work. I must be about the work of Your kingdom, Lord, but I can do much more than I can by myself for “you are with me” (Psalm 23:4).
Bless my efforts for You, Lord Jesus. Together may we impact the world today. Help me listen and learn from the Master. Amen.
Apr 6th, 2018, Fri, 5:22 am
