You have once again been faithful, Jesus, to reveal to me the wickedness that I still fight in my own heart. It has been paid for by Your perfect sacrifice on the cross, but through this journey of sanctification I still fight the moments of being filled with self instead of You. What an uncomfortable encounter to realize my weakness and how much more in need I am of You, but how sweet to become aware of how incredibly You meet my needs and produce fruit in me for the sake of Your name and fame!! Thank You, Jesus, for Your ever perfect presence and help in this journey!
Discontentment - that is the sin that is crouching at the door of my heart. Father, You know better than I do how often I am looking to circumstances or those around me to provide contentment to my heart and mind. And the truth is...nothing on this earth will ever satisfy!! Forgive me, Lord, for the fussy heart that I went to bed with last night and got up with this morning. But, thank You, Lord, for the mercy that is found at the foot of the cross in Your presence to draw me closer to You than I was before! I do not like admitting my shortcomings but it is oh so sweet to remember Your strength and perfection in the place of my imperfect, fickle heart.
You slowly and gently wooed my heart back to You and away from myself and reminded me of all I have in Christ. You brought to my heart the verse in Hebrews 13 that speaks about contentment. The answer to being content is remembering the promise of Your forever presence. "You will never leave me; You will never forsake me!" What more or who else do I need??? You are enough!! Remembering the reality of Who You are changes the heart posture of thinking I am lacking anything. Help me recall and ponder all of Your promises that are YES in Jesus, and shower my heart and mind with the overflowing goodness of Your presence. May I only think of You and enjoy You forever!!!
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