“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways and thoughts higher than yours. Remember who I AM when you spend time with Me. Marvel at the wonder of being able to commune with the King of the universe- any time, any place. Never take this amazing privilege for granted! Though I am vastly higher and greater than you, I am training you to think My thoughts. As you spend time in My presence, My thoughts gradually form in your mind. My Spirit is the Director of this process. Sometimes He brings Bible verses to mind. Sometimes He enables you to hear Me ‘speak’ directly to you. These communications strengthen you and prepare you for whatever is before you on your life-path. Take time to listen to My voice. Through your sacrifice of precious time, I bless you far more than you dare to ask.” (Jesus Calling; Sarah Young).
What a perfect way to start the morning, with a devotion that convicts yet is covered with grace, love and Truth. How often do I take time I can spend with the Lord for granted, filling it with other things that to the world is important… to the Kingdom, it is not. God longs for me to know Him more than anyone else ever could. He wants to give me things to enhance and define my character, to strengthen me and prepare me for whatever the future brings. At this point in my life, a lot of things are up in the air, and I’m turning to the world to fulfill me, when really I should be turning straight to God. The provider and caretaker for all who believe in Him.
