It struck me today that there are many things that keep my heart and thoughts distracted and lead astray from the Lord. Of course, there is the enemy and his cohorts. There is temptation and sin. There is the physical things like hunger, being tired, being worried and concerned. But my personal biggest problem is looking at the Lord God behind myself. I just seriously get in the way, like Peter Pan's shadow. It darkens my view to God and His Truth. I worry that I'm not doing enough, being enough, saying enough... I'm not enough!!! That concerns me. It concerns me because it is true. I'm not enough. Hence, the extremely great need for a Savior. I just can't get it all together no matter how hard I try. I can't impress the Creator of the universe no matter what I do. I just can't, and that really bugs me. Oh my, what is the solution??? Lift my head up and around the me idol in the way and follow the directions provided in Hebrews 12:2. Do you know what the Scripture says there? This:
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
My faith started with Jesus Christ. I believed that He is the Son of God, He died to take away my sins, and He is the Only Way to heaven. Jesus gave me a brand new life, period. It all started there, and, by God's grace, it all ends there. I can't walk this life of faith looking at myself for the answer any more than I could save myself in the first place. I have to, for my own sanity and peace, walk this life of faith constantly looking to Jesus Who created this faith and finishes it too. Okay, before I sound like it is a breeze to do this, it isn't. However, like all things worthwhile, it is worthwhile!!! So, before discouragement touches you again, please remember:
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Have a great week.
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
My faith started with Jesus Christ. I believed that He is the Son of God, He died to take away my sins, and He is the Only Way to heaven. Jesus gave me a brand new life, period. It all started there, and, by God's grace, it all ends there. I can't walk this life of faith looking at myself for the answer any more than I could save myself in the first place. I have to, for my own sanity and peace, walk this life of faith constantly looking to Jesus Who created this faith and finishes it too. Okay, before I sound like it is a breeze to do this, it isn't. However, like all things worthwhile, it is worthwhile!!! So, before discouragement touches you again, please remember:
Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Have a great week.
