Elijah was a man with a nature like ours... (see James 5:17)
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Elijah had morning breath just like the rest of us. The bible tells of ordinary people full of twists and character warts just like you. OK, me too. We're just people. But that's the point- Jesus calls us right where we are to be who we are.
"Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts." (Zech. 4:6)
We often get frustrated in our own fuss and tangles. Somehow by the grace of God we turn and surrender the struggle- and the Lord settles our soul in his peace once again.
We might put on a shine for other people but sooner or later the shine wears away. Better to just be ourselves and trust in the Lord. Let's pray.
Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us just the way we are. Thank you for your patience. When we surrender our struggles you are still here to bring us into your rest. Help us to look to you. Amen.
Today's very great and precious promise
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (From 2Cor 12:9)
We have God's Word on it.
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