If you're anything like me finals has officially taken its toll. Confinement to the library for hours last night almost drove me to insanity. There is a lot of pressure this time of year, especially this week, to preform well. Semester grades can depend on one test, parents are about to interrogate you about grades, scholarship, people from back home asking if you have figured out your future to the tiniest ridiculous detail (um no I dont know where I am going to get a job in a year in a half.. I still have 18 months of playing before Im even a big girl) SO all of this can lead to stress stress stress. On top of that, I truly believe Satan's biggest tactic for girls is to undermine them, the constant feeling that you don't measure up in some way, that there is always more to do, higher standards that you fall short of or that you're simply not good enough. This is especially a struggle for me during times of a lot of pressure (like nowish.) I just wanted to send a little something to maybe counteract this, even a tad. I read over this specific Jesus Calling often, because it is such a good reminder! Take a second and really think about the first line, say it several times to yourself, hear God saying it to you and feel His satisfaction in you. (It can really change your whole day!)
Jesus Calling- November 20
I Am pleased with you, my child. Allow yourself to become fully aware of My pleasure shining upon you. You don't have to preform well in order to receive My love. in fact, a performance focus will pull you away from Me, toward some sort of Pharisaism. This can be a subtle form of idolatry' worshiping your won good works. It can also be a source of deep discouragement when your works don't measure up to your expectations.
Shift your focus from your performance to My radiant Presence. The light of my love shines on you continually, regardless of your feeling or behavior. Your responsibility is to be receptive to this unconditional love. Thankfulness and trust are your primary receptors. Thank Me for everything; trust Me at all times. These simple disciplines will keep you open to My loving presence.
Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 3:16-19, Psalm 62:8
I found this verse last week in the message. It is the verses about not worrying.. I love this version thought!
"Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds." Matthew 6:26
Also, If you need a de-stresser, this song is great for it. Just take a little study break to take time to just sit and breathe and relax!
In an ideal world no one would talk before 10am. People would just hug, because waking up is really hard.
-Zooey Deschanel
Jesus Calling- November 20
I Am pleased with you, my child. Allow yourself to become fully aware of My pleasure shining upon you. You don't have to preform well in order to receive My love. in fact, a performance focus will pull you away from Me, toward some sort of Pharisaism. This can be a subtle form of idolatry' worshiping your won good works. It can also be a source of deep discouragement when your works don't measure up to your expectations.
Shift your focus from your performance to My radiant Presence. The light of my love shines on you continually, regardless of your feeling or behavior. Your responsibility is to be receptive to this unconditional love. Thankfulness and trust are your primary receptors. Thank Me for everything; trust Me at all times. These simple disciplines will keep you open to My loving presence.
Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 3:16-19, Psalm 62:8
I found this verse last week in the message. It is the verses about not worrying.. I love this version thought!
"Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds." Matthew 6:26
Also, If you need a de-stresser, this song is great for it. Just take a little study break to take time to just sit and breathe and relax!
In an ideal world no one would talk before 10am. People would just hug, because waking up is really hard.
-Zooey Deschanel
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