Walk by faith, not by sight.

So, since I was unable to post the devotion from Jesus Calling for the weekend, I am going to post them today to catch up. They are too good to just skip. We could all use a little guidance and intimate conversation with our Lord.

-March 8th, 2013-
Save your best striving for seeking My face. I am constantly communicating with you. To find Me and hear My voice, you must seek Me above all else. Anything that you desire more than Me becomes an idol. When you are determined to get your own way, you blot Me out of your consciousness. Instead of single-mindedly pursuing some goal, talk with Me about it. Let the Light of My Presence shine on this pursuit, so that you can see it from My perspective. If the goal fits into My plans for you, I will help you reach it. If it is contrary to My will for you, I will gradually change the desire of your heart. Seek Me first and foremost; then the rest of your life will fall into place, piece by piece.

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.- 1 Chronicles 16:11

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."- Matthew 6:33
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-March 9th, 2013-
Rest in My radiant Presence. The world around you seems to spin faster and faster, till everything is a blur. Yet there is a cushion of calm at the center of your life, where you live in union with Me. Return to this soothing Center as often as you can, for this is where you are energized: filled with My love, Joy and Peace.
The world is a needy place; do not go there for sustenance. Instead, come to Me. Learn to depend on Me alone, and your weakness will become saturated with My Power. When you find your completeness in Me, you can help other people without using them to meet your own needs. Live in the  Light of My Presence, and your light will shine brightly into the lives of others.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.- Galatians 5:22

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.- 1 John 4:12
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-March 10th, 2013-
You are Mine for all time- and beyond time, into eternity. No power can deny you your inheritance in heaven. I want you to realize how utterly secure you are! Even if you falter as you journey through this life, I will never let go of your hand.
Knowing that your future is absolutely assured can free you to live abundantly today. I have prepared this day for you with the most tender concern and attention to detail. Instead of approaching the day as a blank page that you need to fill up, try living it in a responsive mode: being on the lookout for all I am doing. This sounds easy, but it requires a deep level of trust, based on the knowledge that My way is perfect.

If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.- Psalm 37:23-24

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.- Psalm 18:30
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What amazing words from God...and onto today's devotion!

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Walk by faith, not by sight. As you take steps of faith, depending on Me, I will show you how much I can do for you. If you live your life too safely, you will never know the thrill of seeing Me work through you. When I gave you My Spirit, I empowered you to live beyond your natural ability and strength. That's why it is so wrong to measure your energy level against the challenges ahead of you. The issue is not your strength but Mine, which is limitless. By walking close to Me, you can accomplish My purposes in My strength.

For we walk by faith, not by sight.- 2 Corinthians 5:7

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.- Galatians 5:25
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You are for Me- Kari Jobe


Be blessed,
Britt