Sunday, February 9, 2014

The Pause That Refreshes

My Utmost For His Highest
 
‘Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been serving God? If so, then renew and rekindle your desires and affections. Examine your reasons for service. Is your source based on your own understanding or is it grounded on the redemption of Jesus Christ? Continually look back to the foundation of your love and affection and remember where your Source of power lies. You have no right to complain, “O Lord, I am so exhausted.” He saved and sanctified you to exhaust you. Be exhausted for God, but remember that He is your supply. “All my springs are in you” (Psalm 87:7).’ CHAMBERS
 
Serving others is exhausting.  We must serve by the power of the Spirit, not in our own strength. There are times when we must withdraw to be refreshed. Like Elijah laying by the stream in 1 Kings 17.  If we are trying to accomplish God’s work in the power of our flesh, that is an entirely different matter.  That is impossible for us to do and we will most certainly exhaust ourselves.  You will know the difference.  In the former, you will be at peace but feel spent in your energy.  In the latter, you will be frustrated and anxious .. stressed … because all of your effort has come to no good end.  Rest in the Lord … Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Teach me Lord to wait .. and trust .. and walk ..
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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