I want you to be Lord of all my life.

Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ,

we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His Lordship.   

~~Elizabeth Elliot  

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

As a group, women are adverse to the thought of anyone lording over us. We’ve been trained to believe that no one should stand in the way of our goals and dreams—that we have the right to do anything we want.

But as believers, we have a different view, for we must willingly submit ourselves to the lordship of Christ. We put him in charge. We turn our lives over to him. We ask him to guide us; we follow. It doesn’t mean we don’t make plans or pursue our passions; it just means we hold the plans and passions loosely, always seeking God’s will.

As Elizabeth Elliot says, we must bring both our will (what we want) and our affections (those passions that send us following our hearts) under Christ’s lordship.

Until he is Lord of all, he is not really Lord at all.

Prayer for Meditation

I want you to be Lord of all my life.

Scripture for Meditation

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 

Music for Meditation 

All the Way my Savior Leads Me

 

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Lord, I want to do first what is right in your sight.

My payers are frequent and fervent . . . to do which is right, first in the sight of God, then in the view of my family, and lastly in that of the Society to which I belong.  

~~Elizabeth Fry  

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

Burned out. Stressed. Drained. Exhausted. How many of us have used one of these words to describe our current emotional setting? One cause of this overload can be letting ourselves take on more than we can handle, more than we should, more than what God is asking of us.

Sometimes when we think our priorities are okay with God, we are shocked to discover that everything has been askew. No wonder we feel so tired! If we are doing what is right first in the sight of God, we will never burn out. But when we add tasks and responsibilities on top of what he requires of us—no matter how noble or religious they may be—our priorities slip out of order.

Fervently pray, along with Elizabeth Fry, that God would set your priorities. He will line them up and show you his will for you—his very best for you.

Prayer for Meditation

Lord, I want to do first what is right in your sight.

Scripture for Meditation

You sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary Promised Land. Psalm 68:9 

Music for Meditation 

All The Way My Savior Leads Me

 

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He's been waiting for you.

The Lord doesn’t disappear when you turn away from Him, He remains.

~~Anne Rice

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

What would cause us to turn away from God? Perhaps a deep, heartfelt plea we brought to him was refused. Or maybe we have talked to God about a request for so long that we tire of bringing it anymore. We shake our fists at heaven. We stand dazed and confused, crying out, “Why, God?” We feel angry and disappointed. And, finally, we decide it’s easier just to turn away than to face the constant silence from heaven.

You may turn away, but God stays by your side, seeing your pain and knowing your hurt. He never leaves, never turns his back. He constantly walks beside you whether you sense his presence or not.

A day will come when the light will break through. You’ll look back and see God’s fingerprints everywhere. You’ll look around and there he is.

He’s been waiting for you.

Prayer for Meditation

Father, I lay down what I don’t understand. I choose to trust in you.

Scripture for Meditation

So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. Luke 15:20

Music for Meditation

All the Way My Savior Leads Me 

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Our rescuer is waiting for our cry

He will never allow Satan to discourage you without a plan to lead to victory! Consider this carefully: We may not always follow Christ to victory, but He is always leading!

~~Beth Moore

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

Remember the funhouse mazes at the county fair? You and your friends would go in together for the sole purpose of trying to scare one another. Part of the fun was the uncertainty around every corner. You groped the walls to get a sense of direction and proceeded with caution, fearful of what may lie ahead. In the end you knew you’d all escape, laughing at your fear.

Unfortunately life’s not really like that. We don’t like the uncertainty. We don’t like being afraid. We can’t see what’s around the next curve and we feel lost and vulnerable. The enemy could be waiting to snatch us at the least wrong turn.

Fortunately, however, our Rescuer is waiting for our cry. He will lead us to safety and victory. He rushes in to push the enemy aside and lead us out of the darkness.

 Our job? Follow!

Prayer for Meditation

Lord, I don’t want to meander fearfully in the dark. Help me follow you.  

Scripture for Meditation

Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. John 12:26

Music for Meditation

All The Way My Savior Leads Me 

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When one really cares, the self is forgotten, and the sacrifice becomes only a part of the activity

When one really cares, the self is forgotten, and the sacrifice becomes only a part of the activity.

~~Dorothy Sayers

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

Sometimes we care—and want to help—but it’s too inconvenient. We’d take that meal, but the family lives too far away. We’d contribute to the offering, but our finances are tight. We’d volunteer, but our schedule is filled to capacity.

Dorothy Sayers explains that, when we really care, we don’t focus on ourselves and the sacrifice we must make. The sacrifice becomes only a part of the activity; the rest is wrapped up in love for God, love for others, and desire to serve.

We just need to learn to forget about ourselves. Not easy, but possible.

Today, tune your heart to the Holy Spirit’s gentle voice. Is he asking you to really care? Don’t do something because you feel manipulated, pressured, or guilty. Do it out of willing obedience to him.

When you forget about yourself, your acts of service overflow with joy and love. And God in heaven smiles.

Prayer for Meditation

Even through sacrifice, Jesus, help me forget myself and do as you ask.  

Scripture for Meditation

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:1

Music for Meditation

All The Way My Savior Leads Me 

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You didn't see it coming

The more I am spiritually exercised, the more strength I have to cope with the sudden stresses brought about by adverse circumstances or attacks from the enemy.

~~Evelyn Christenson

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

You didn’t see it coming. The enemy thinks a blindside attack will knock you down. A wave of exhaustion consumes you. You retreat to bed and pull the covers over your head so no one can hear you whimper. The enemy thinks you’re defeated.

Though you are reeling, your mind becomes strong with deposits of God’s Word. Under the covers, his light shines. After a little rest. God reminds you of his love, grace, and mercy.

He is your fortress and your strong tower. He’s the One who lifts your head off the pillow.

Because you followed your internal regimen of prayer and quiet time with him, you are ready for battle. You have regularly spent time with God, and that spiritual exercise gives you the strength to endure no matter what happens.

Get your daily spiritual workout. Open the Bible. Read. Talk to God. Simple, but so very powerful.  

Prayer for Meditation

Jesus, I spend time with your today, exercising spiritually so I’m always prepared.  

Scripture for Meditation

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8

Music for Meditation

All the Way My Savior Leads Me 

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Keep Your Eyes on Me

Our prayer and meditation this morning for Sally’s healing is an excerpt from Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young.

Keep your eyes on Me! Waves of adversity are washing over you, and you feel tempted to give up. As your circumstances consume more and more of your attention, you are losing sight of Me. Yet I am with you always, holding you by your right hand. I am fully aware of your situation, and I will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear.

Your gravest danger is worrying about tomorrow. If you try to carry tomorrow’s burdens today, you will stagger under the load and eventually fall flat. You must discipline yourself to live within the boundaries of today. It is in the present moment that I walk close to you, helping you carry your burdens. Keep your focus on My Presence in the present.

Scripture for Meditation

Yet I still belong to you; you are holding my right hand. Psalm 73:23

But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it.1 Corinthians 10:13

Music for Meditation

All The Way My Savior Leads Me by Chris Tomlin

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