Today’s been a mentally and emotionally challenging day for me…..one of those days when I would have turned to food for comfort before the detox. I’ve been struggling with trusting God in an area of my life that I have wanted to control for so long but He keeps reminding me that it is not in my hands. I have been on an emotional roller coaster and it’s exhausting. I’m almost to the end of this detox journey and I feel like it has been a necessary stop along the journey God is taking me right now. I’m so thankful for His presence with me each day.
Today’s reading in Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence couldn’t have fit more perfectly:
“I am leading you along the high road, but there are descents as well as ascents. In the distance you see snow-covered peaks glistening in brilliant sunlight. Your longing to reach those peaks is good, but you must not take shortcuts. Your assignment is to follow Me, allowing Me to direct your path. Let the heights beckon you onward, but stay close to Me.
Learn to trust Me when things go “wrong.” Disruptions to your routine highlight your dependence on Me. Trusting acceptance of trials brings blessings that far outweigh them all. Walk hand in hand with Me through this day. I have lovingly planned every inch of the way. Trust does not falter when the path becomes rocky and steep. Breathe deep draughts of My Presence, and hold tightly to My hand. Together we can make it!” (Based on John 21:19, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habbakkuk 3:19)
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17
Lord, I know you have me on the path I should go but it is hard not to be able to see where I am going. I want to get there fast and on my schedule. Help me to avoid the temptation to take shortcuts or circumvent your directions. Stay close to me, dear Lord, hold me tight and lead the way.
On a much lighter note…here’s a pic of the sunflower seeds I’m sprouting. I was so excited to see sprouts late last night that I ate some this morning already. I’m going to keep it going for at least another day before I eat the rest.
We’ll be saying goodbye to our friends tomorrow before they travel back to their new home. We are enjoying our last night with them and savoring the moments we’ve shared together.
And lastly, one of my favorite songs. If you’ve never heard it, check it out on Spotify or You Tube.
Lord, I Need You
by Matt Maher
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You’re the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You
Jesus, You’re my hope and stay
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
You’re my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You