Press In a Little Deeper

Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

Stressed out? Feeling anxious and not sure why? Is your heart palpitating and mind reeling? It's not self-medication you need... let's do some simple self-evaluation. What's your time with the Lord been like lately? Are you reading and acting upon His Word? Are you seeking His face and giving Him uninhibited praise and worship? Are you casting your cares on Him, believing He will provide the answers? I know I often simplify things, but this is the answer to all my problems, and I know it's the answer to yours! 

You see... I'm desperate for Jesus! I, like you, require designated time in His Word and presence. I can't function at full capacity without it! We all need a different amount time. It's based according to where we are in the growth process. I talk to Him throughout my day. He's a part of every plan and decision I make. He is the source of my strength, joy, peace, and sound mind. I honestly have nothing to offer without Holy Spirit and His anointing... nothing! Without my daily bread and time set aside to seek Him, I become depleted of strength, and I soon begin to feel the heaviness of this life. It's not just about talking to Him throughout the day... but it's what happens behind closed doors... Getting to know Him through His Word, spending intimate time sharing my heart, worshipping, and listening intently to His desires and direction...fully surrendered... weeping... repenting and desiring to bless Him with every thought and action above all else and eradicating any desire that is not of Him... that's where my peace lies.

With work, family, and all the busyness of ministry, I fully understand that it's not about me. These devotions can't be written from my own strength. There's absolutely nothing I can give to those I minister to, mentor, or serve, lest it flows through me from His throne.

Stress and anxiety are very familiar to me... but they are crushed and completely annihilated when He becomes priority and the object of my attention and desire... if this isn't your reality, just prioritize more time to press in a little deeper! As you draw closer to Him, He promises to draw closer to you! There's nothing but peace and fulfillment found deep inside the Secret Place of His presence!

Jeremiah 4:8 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinner; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NKJV)  Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Psalm 91:14-16 (NKJV) “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; Iwill be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.