Does the day ahead ever look daunting? Do you see it looming mountainous in front of you, and just want to pull the covers back over your head?
Sometimes I’m just tired. Other times, the memories of yesterday shake any courage I might have had for today. Still other mornings, I know that today holds things I just don’t want to tackle.
On such days, like today, it’s time for some soul-talk. I dare not let my heart lead.
Here’s what I’m reminding myself today…
Everything needed for Christlike living – it’s already mine. I lack nothing. I may feel inadequate for the challenges of the day. But Jesus is my sufficiency. His Word is my sword. His Spirit is my Guide. His armor is my defense. His truth is my freedom. “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him…” (2 Pet 1:3).
I can do everything though Jesus – His wisdom, His strength, His grace. “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13).
God has already prepared good works for me to do today – I don’t have to do everything, just those things He leads me to do as I walk with Him. His Holy Spirit will work through me to produce His fruit. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph 2:10). “For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purposes” (Phil 2:13).
God is good, and nothing can shake that. He has dealt bountifully with me. It is ok, even necessary, to “return to rest.” To stop and breathe. To take a “time out” when I feel frustrations mount or when my resolve begins to crumble. It does the soul good to recount the Lord’s kindness. “Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you“ (Ps 116:7).
So here goes – let’s do this thing!
What soul-talk helps you face a daunting day? Feel free to join the conversation! I’d love to hear your thoughts!
I do more of a soul-singing, just listening to my favorite Christian songs/artist that I love to sing along with and that helps me get my mind off those difficult days, even those moments!! One of my favorites is You Won’t Relent by Jesus Culture! Get’s my mind on Jesus and not my problem! 😉
Thank you, Yo! Music has an amazing way of refocusing me, too!