I needed this today so much! I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety lately, worrying about this, that, and the other thing with my family. I think God used your work here to point out my sin of pride--I'm trying to solve all these problems my family members are having. Full disclosure: there's a delusion that I'll somehow receive some sort of glory if I find a solution, so I have to stress over all this!
Ugh. This is what my husband and I tend to call a "neon 2x4." God has been trying to show me my sin, but I just haven't accepted it. Out comes the big flashy sign shouting, "Okay, you weren't getting it before. Now, this is something you will pay attention to!"
Thank you, and thank God, for the words I needed to hear. Lord, tear down the walls we build around ourselves, determined that we can do it all, without any help. Thank you for this reminder that you offer peace and rest, in exchange for these burdens we so stubbornly hold on to. Ease my grip, soften my heart, so I will let go and accept your light and gentle yoke, instead of the heavy one I have created for myself. Your grace is enough.
I’m so glad this resonated with you! I wrote this because like you, I have struggled mightily do try and do everything myself. Thank you for reading and for your prayers. I will pray for you to improve and that you continue to take the Yoke of Christ.
Love to see the shoutout to Gray and Barber! I took a class on the Gospels with them way back in the day (pre kids) and learned so so much from them!
I needed this today. Thank you. I have been stalked by Scripture periodically too.
I’m glad you got something you needed! Also glad you’ve been stalked by Scripture!
I needed this today so much! I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety lately, worrying about this, that, and the other thing with my family. I think God used your work here to point out my sin of pride--I'm trying to solve all these problems my family members are having. Full disclosure: there's a delusion that I'll somehow receive some sort of glory if I find a solution, so I have to stress over all this!
Ugh. This is what my husband and I tend to call a "neon 2x4." God has been trying to show me my sin, but I just haven't accepted it. Out comes the big flashy sign shouting, "Okay, you weren't getting it before. Now, this is something you will pay attention to!"
Thank you, and thank God, for the words I needed to hear. Lord, tear down the walls we build around ourselves, determined that we can do it all, without any help. Thank you for this reminder that you offer peace and rest, in exchange for these burdens we so stubbornly hold on to. Ease my grip, soften my heart, so I will let go and accept your light and gentle yoke, instead of the heavy one I have created for myself. Your grace is enough.
I’m so glad this resonated with you! I wrote this because like you, I have struggled mightily do try and do everything myself. Thank you for reading and for your prayers. I will pray for you to improve and that you continue to take the Yoke of Christ.
Daniel, I'd love to know what you think of this post and if you'd heard this before: https://lmoreno.substack.com/p/the-book-of-malachi-he-shall-turn
Thanks!
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Yes, the only people I'm ok with following me around reside in Heaven. 😄