Sher, I'm glad this devotion was of help; I chose it primarily for myself---hoping others would identify too.
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There are times that we all get discouraged when we try so hard in our homes and in our work. We want to do the best we can. We want to be giving and loving in our efforts.
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It can be a fine line between the 'doing' and the resting; and I've learned this lesson the hard way a few times in my life. Despite what I know and my past experiences I still tend to hold on to things that are best let go of.
I'm sure that this is just a normal human response to life. It usually takes me hitting some sort of brick wall before I realize that God can and will do for me...what I cannot do for myself. (or do for others)
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Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? Galatians 3:3
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Lately there have been some times when I am faced with
my own limitations and/or limits
connected to others persons, places or things.
It's actually a relief to just 'let things be' and wait for God to fill in the gaps. So many bible stories show what can happen when a person runs on only their own strength, using their 'own' best thinking etc etc. It never turns out well.
I remember reading about this topic many years ago in
Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee. If I remember correctly, that book is a good study of Ephesians. I think I might need to read that one again.