There have been quite a bit of things on my mind lately and it seems like it's there is so much that it is effecting the way I think. Sometimes I even lose sleep over all of this.
BUT, what the Lord has really impressed it upon my heart that spending quality time with Him is super essential because we are not going to make it in our day to day lives. There is a devotion that I read about something similar and it really has touched me so I want to share it.
" Spending time alone with Me is essential for your well-being. It is not a luxury or an option; it is a necessity. Therefore, do not feel guilty about taking time to be with Me. Remember that Satan is the accuser of believers. He delights in heaping guilt feelings upon you, especially when you are enjoying My Presence. When you feel Satan's arrows of accusation, you are probably on the right track. use your shield of faith to protect yourself from him. Talk with Me about what you are experiencing, and ask Me to show you the way forward. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to Me, and I will come near to you." Revelation 12:10; Ephesians 6:16; James 4:7-8
Not only is spending quality time with our God important, but I also feel like weeping in the presence of God is such a precious thing. I feel that way because it gives us an opportunity to express certain emotions and words that just can't be expressed normally. For the Lord holds our tears in His hands and know exactly how many tears we have cried and why we cried them. But when this happens God just wraps his arms around and just embraces us. This brought a certain verse to mind.
"For I will comfort you, there in Jerusalem like a mother comforts her child." Isaiah 66:13.
Just think about that for one second. I have noticed when a child hits his/her head on the corner of the table and starts wailing, the mom comes to the child's rescue and picks the child up and hug him. When our Heavenly Father comforts us, I usually think of how awesome it is for our Heavenly Father to love us so much that He is willing to embrace us when we need it most.
Now THAT is the best hug that ANYONE could receive.
Now I'm the type of person that LOVE hugs, whether I'm giving or receiving them. My mind can't even fathom on how awesome it would to have Jesus in the flesh and just hug Him.
Talking about all of this has given me a peace in everything! I'm so thankful that God is so loving and caring beyond all of our understanding. I am also thankful that God loves me enough to discipline me when it's necessary.
Well I'm starting to veer a little off track here, but I want to close with this.
Don't EVER forget how much God loves and cares about every single aspect of your life. :)
I pray this brings comfort to your spirits
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