THE PROBLEM
Why does the notion of powerlessness bring such a bad feeling? Merriam/Webster Dictionary defines it as being “unable to act or achieve one’s purpose.” I believe that until we realize we have a purpose we have no reason to admit defeat in accomplishing it because it would just make us feel more useless than we already do. If, however, God created us for HIS purposes to be His “instruments/faucets of hope” then isn’t His job to help us be what He created us to be? Indeed! So there you have the answer to being powerless and once we realize we have someone who knows us better than we know ourselves and loves us more than anyone ever could because He created us we can rest in His arms of grace as He carries us to victory over those things that we could not do for ourselves.
GOD’S PROMISE
“Fear not for I am with you! Don’t be afraid for I am your God! I will strengthen you and I will help you and I will uphold you with my victorious right hand!” Isaiah 41:10
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
God help me to quit fighting the waves of shame, fear, compulsion and uselessness that continue to try to try to drown me. Help me to stop flailing around and rest in your arms so you can rescue me from the storm that I might be equipped to do your will!
GOD SPEAKS
My Child,
Day after day you get up and try to let me take charge of your day. But before long you step back in and go your own way. This is why I taught my servant Joshua the solution to that problem and that is to continue in my word day and night because only then will you be able to walk in my ways. I am always here to help you. I have sent my word and my servants to remind you of the hope I offer. You are never alone or without the help you need to be victorious over the cunning, baffling and powerful ways of the enemy. Call on me and I will give you rest.
