Devotion Journal

Hand In The Keys

It’s ingrained in us to think we need to be doing something at all times.  We are very driven; yet, what is it we are driven for?  Do we feel God is some task master and that we have to be about some some duty?  Our days are not of rest and enjoyment but of guilt and a constant searching for what we need to be doing.  If for any reason we decide to do nothing, we feel guilty until we do something in response to our guilt.  That is not life.  Jesus told us that He came to give us life and life to the fullest. 

Our Christian walk should not be about duty.  We are told to dwell in the Lord.  He is the Shepherd who leads us by still waters and restores our soul.  He wants us to abide in him and be lead by Him. 

Stop and hear him say, “I love you.”  I bet that concept of God is far from many of us.  Why?  Do we feel we haven’t performed up to the standard by which we think we should.  If there is a standard then who sets the standard.  We can look at one fellow and think we are doing well.  On the other hand we may look at another and think we are failing miserably.  The truth is there is no standard.  The law was that standard and we’ve already failed.  Jesus has released us from the trying to live up to that standard.  He has freed us and now we live by grace.

Knowing that how do you and I change our thinking about that?  I think it begins by just be-ing.  It’s not about do-ing but be-ing.  More Bible study, or being more faithful in your devotions, a good prayer life will never get us there.  It’s simple- just love Him now and be in his presence.  Whatever you are doing realize that God enjoys you and enjoys doing what you are doing.  Stop trying to do something or even be something but simply just be.  Be in love with God.  Now isn’t that free-ing!