No Strain
Wanda | April 21, 2009
Things have a way of piling up in life. Commitments, responsibilities, places to go, people to see and jobs that must be done. I could make a pretty long list of the things I need to master. Probably due to a type A personality, I am routine and orderly. That is fine when it is balanced but over the years, I have struggled to walk in that balance.
We have strengths and weaknesses in our make-up that we need to keep in check. I find myself getting more worked up as things become more and more unraveled and out of routine. This is a struggle I frequently find myself in. At these times, I need to recognize that I probably have unrealistic expectations and that I must rely on the Lord for help.
One little devotion I have turned to several times to remind me of what’s important is found in the book “God Calling”. The title of the devotion for January 9th is NO STRAIN. Here is an excerpt: Be calm no matter what befall you. Rest in Me. Be patient, and let patience have her perfect work. Never think things overwhelming. How can you be overwhelmed when I am with you?
Do not feel the strain of life. There is no strain for My children. Do you not see I am a Master Instrumentmaker? Have I not fashioned each part? Do I not know just what it can bear without strain? Would I, the Maker of so delicate an instrument, ask of it anything that could destroy or strain?
No! The strain is only when you are serving another master, the world, fame, the good opinion of men-or carrying two days’ burden on the same day.
Remember that it must not be so.
I must remember that God’s Word is true and His principles work. As I continue to bring my thoughts into the ‘rest’ of God, I believe I will have less stress and more peace. Let it be so, Lord!
Father, right now, I am asking you to help me to trust you with each of the days’ problems and responsibilities. I choose to settle my spirit and rest in You. I refuse to be overwhelmed with the cares of the days ahead and I walk forward today, letting patience have her perfect work. I trust that you have my best interests at heart and that you will give me all the grace I need to handle today. I bless you, today, Father and thank you for your peace that passes all understanding.