Jesus is Very Near
I’ve spent yesterday and today reminding myself of God’s nearness. I’m disappointed that it took not feeling well to get me still enough to refocus but I definitely needed to. This time of year can be very hectic, and it’s held no exception for me but I can’t spend my life telling others how they need to stay close to Jesus and acknowledge Him in everything they do, say or think if I am not doing the same.
As I look ahead to 2012, I see a lot of unknowns. I have plans for part of the year but some of those, God may seem fit to change. My task is to stay close to Him and trust Him. That’s where joy comes from and I would much rather be joyous than worrisome.
As I begin this week, I plan to consciously take God with me. I ask Him to be a part of everything that I do. With His help, I can accomplish a lot more than I could on my own. Plus it’ll be a lot more rewarding having a partner whom I know I can depend on. I ask Him to give me the words to speak in every situation, and I pray that He’ll show me when I’m not being efficient.
With Him by my side, even the stressful times won’t seem major because He’ll fill me with peace where would ordinarily be panic. Yes, I want to make sure I acknowledge Him in everything I do. The good news is, even while He’s by my side, He can be by yours as well. Won’t you ask Him to accompany you too?
Yes, I definitely want His company!!! And His leadership. I can leave my scheduling up to Him…and that He will work out His best in His time. Love that about Him!