Jesus Calling - February 22nd

"YOU NEED ME EVERY MOMENT. Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength." Um, I've failed miserably at living in this truth. Sometimes I wonder if I will EVER reach the point in my relationship wih God where turning to Him is more automatic than relying on myself. "EVERY MOMENT." "Pitfalls . . . self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up. Your inadequacy presents you with a continual choice--deep dependence on Me, or despair." So I either choose--every moment, continually, constantly-- to dwell in Him, to look to Him for everything; OR I live in a pit. Doesn't seem like a hard choice. So how do I do that?? Well, for someone like me who is so good at seeing only my failures, I must choose to keep trying, keep moving--one moment, one choice at a time. Failing once does not equal permanent failure and it doesn't define me as such. "Praying continually . . prayers flowing out of the present moment." This is the sweetest part of knowing Christ. I think back on days, moments where I did this, and the peace is indescribeable. It is like a conversation with someone right there with you throughout your entire day. And it can seem a little "weird" at first, but it just takes practice. Try it! Tell him what's on your mind. Ask him questions. Express your feelings. Seek His guidance. Ask for His strength. "Never stop praying." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)