August 16
John 10:3- “He
calleth…by name.”
Remember to read
“My Utmost for His Highest” for
Today
NOTHING COMPARES
Nothing compares
to the intimacy I can find alone with my King.
Knowledge, wisdom
and doctrine do not measure what intimacy brings.
Personal
acquaintance with Jesus moves beyond the pain of the past.
Ideology,
psychology and theories are fine, but only intimacy lasts.
Forgive me Lord,
for doubting. Forgive distracting details.
Intimate contact
with Jesus is a privilege while other relationships pale.
My time alone with
my Jesus is uniquely special to me
Learning from the
heart of the Father creates my personal history.
Welcome to the
heart of the Father. ©2002-MDB
PONDER-Mary’s weeping, Thomas’ doubting and
Peter’s denying all led to personal intimacy with Jesus. If we come to Him in
our transparency, He meets us there. Praise Him. List your weakest moments.
Beside each, list the ways God met you there. “His strength is made perfect in
our weakness.” ALERT- Next weak point, give Him permission to work and watch for
a sacred surprise. Journal your discoveries.
Dear Lord, Forgive me for the times we did
not come as close to You as we could have. Thank you that you will “restore the
years that the locust has eaten.” Praise and thank you for renewed intimacy
with You. Help us to daily walk so close to you that our automatic response is
to consult You in every life decision and dilemma. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
