“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)
Have you ever been going strong...for days, weeks, and even months,
until one day you realize you’re not? You wonder of it’s just a slump or
a phase or a hormonal spike, then admit it’s not going away...whatever
it is.
But what if?
What if God, in all of His Sovereignty, leads us to those vulnerable
places? What if all along, He is allowing us to run out of steam so that
we will finally...stop?
What if a “reset” is exactly what you need? And what does that really
mean? I found some interesting descriptions of what it means to reset
something. Here are a few of them.
- to set back to the initial state
- to set anew
- to adjust again after an initial failure
If you are sensing from the Holy Spirit that you need a real and lasting change in heart and mind, I encourage you to spend some unhurried time in that secret, quiet place, where you can meet with God. Our own Savior met with the Father in prayer, and prayed for all of us who are kept by Him. And in that prayer, He was specific about the things needed to live in this world but not be “of” it.
“Lord,
I long for those moments early in my faith when I felt your closeness,
your joy, your energy and zest for life. I confess that the daily grind
has ground down my passion for you. I confess that I allow the cares of
the world to choke out the joy of the gospel. Lord, turn my heart toward
you again. Fix my eyes on you, fix my heart on you. Help me have a
reset in my faith and in my life, starting today. Renew my heart, renew
my life for you and your ways. Help me see the daily routines of life as
moments to gracefully submit to your will. Thank you for being the Lord
of my life everyday. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Today's Bible Verse...
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."—John 6:68
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When
Jesus asked his disciples if they would leave him like everyone else
had, Peter's response is powerful and great. He knew where truth
originated! He had heard the voice on the Mountain saying, "This is my
Son, whom I love; listen to him!" He had seen Jesus' words change
reality and destroy barriers to God's love and truth. Indeed, he knew
that there was no one else who had the words of eternal life! So who are
you listening to?
My Prayer...
Almighty God, thank you for making Jesus so accessible to
me. Jesus helps me see the full extent of your love. Jesus helps me more
completely understand your message about wanting to redeem me and make
me your own. I want to always come to Jesus for truth, grace,
refreshment, and hope. There is no other one that I want to be my Lord
except my crucified Savior, Jesus. Today, Father, gently confront me in
those areas where I have yet to fully yield to your Son's lordship in my
life. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
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