March #jammed: Grace Revealed.
Day 74: When it’s not supposed to be there.
Red and green navigation lights beamed off the lake before the sun’s appearance. Warm days during the winter solstice will pack the boat ramp fast, as fisherman rush to catch the winter fish.
This old distance runner knows the feeling of having to wait around until it’s OK to train again, and I imagine those fisherman couldn’t wait to putt out into the freshly freed icy water. Injury after injury has proven healthy for my passion. During each season of wait and angst, I am more secure in who I am without running. In fact, “runner” doesn’t define as much of me as it used to. I’m a lot less relient on it to feel OK.
“Being full of God’s love settles, empowers, and brings out the best of who we are.” Lisa TerKeurst, Uninvited
God’s love is the key. My morning run always included time with my Jesus. Striding along the lake at sunrise, it was always impossible to separate Him from my what I saw. But what I love about God is that He wanted more.
When I can, I hit the pavement after I linger with my Father. But it’s not necessary to “have a good day,” or “run out the stress of life,” or “stay healthy and fit.” Hope deferred reveals Jesus to be all we need. He can do infinitely more that we realize with who we already are.
Today’s verse warns us not to be extreme about things. Relationships, passions, and possessions. The only thing first should be the One who was, is, and ever will be first.
Father, Praise You for our passions! Thank You for creating a world full of adventure, and for wiring us to be happy people. Forgive us for seeking happiness outside of You, and bless us to put You first all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
What passion do you struggle not to put first? Get the conversation started by commenting below, and let’s encourage one another as we face life in 2017 armed with grace!
#greatgrace17
Happy Empowering,
Megs
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I put far more things first that are not even passions. Your words and thoughts guide me to the One Who is far more important than the “stuff” I tend to rush into “doing” right out of the gates. Thank you, Megs
Yes, so well said. Why don’t I rush to Him first all of the time? Happy Wednesday!
I put far more things first that are not even passions. Your words and thoughts guide me to the One Who is far more important than the “stuff” I tend to rush into “doing” right out of the gates. Thank you, Megs
I’m trying to be more aware of what pursuits pour into my passions, Meg, and give my focus to those things. But I’m also trying to cut back on things that pull away from my passions. That’s the hardest part because I really like a lot of things/people! Lol! I’m trying to let God lead me and also listening for when He tells me to be still or go a different way. Thought provoking post, my friend!
Oh, I really like hot you put that …the hardest part being you like a lot of things/people. I relate! Oh, my word, I relate! Thank you so much for being here, today. Happy Wednesday!
I’m trying to be more aware of what pursuits pour into my passions, Meg, and give my focus to those things. But I’m also trying to cut back on things that pull away from my passions. That’s the hardest part because I really like a lot of things/people! Lol! I’m trying to let God lead me and also listening for when He tells me to be still or go a different way. Thought provoking post, my friend!
Oh, I really like hot you put that …the hardest part being you like a lot of things/people. I relate! Oh, my word, I relate! Thank you so much for being here, today. Happy Wednesday!
I think my passions often get shoved behind just the random busyness of life. I have to be intentional about seeking God in the midst, and also about not allowing my own ideas and timelines to steal grace. He is our sufficiency, and that’s a beautiful place to linger.
Amen, Tiffany. Oh, how often I try to steel grace! So guilty …and thankful for Grace. Happy Wednesday!
I think my passions often get shoved behind just the random busyness of life. I have to be intentional about seeking God in the midst, and also about not allowing my own ideas and timelines to steal grace. He is our sufficiency, and that’s a beautiful place to linger.
Writing can take over my life if I let it. I have to make myself take a break, but it is always helpful!
I’m with you! It’s my favorite thing to do, too!!! I need interventions! Happy Wednesday!
Writing can take over my life if I let it. I have to make myself take a break, but it is always helpful!
I’m with you! It’s my favorite thing to do, too!!! I need interventions! Happy Wednesday!