[Faith-talk] Sharing a short devotion

[Rhanda Hasley]

Thanks so much for sharing this very meaningful devotional.  To me, it's
such a beautiful reminder that no matter how bewildering and perplexing our
lives often seem, none of our experiences are wasted in God's economy.  



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Some of you on here may be familiar with the book "Jesus Calling" by Sarah
Young, here is a devotion from it that touched me today so I thought I would
share with the list. 

Nothing is wasted when it is shared with Me. I can bring beauty out of the
ashes of lost dreams. I can glean Joy out of sorrow, Peace out of adversity.
Only a Friend who is also the King of kings could accomplish this divine
alchemy.

Dear Jesus,

I am so blessed to have a Friend like you! I want to learn how to share more
and more of my life with You. I believe You are capable of bringing beauty
out of my lost dreams, Joy out of my sorrow, Peace out of my problems.
However, I confess that often I get stuck in my brokenness and struggles.
Help me bring all these things to You for transformation.

Beloved,

you have made a request that pleases Me greatly. I delight in transforming
My precious children. Give Me your broken dreams. Release them into My care
and keeping. I will not only heal the brokenness, I will give you a new
dream-one that is in harmony with My plans for you. As you seek to actualize
this fresh dream, you will find yourself becoming more content and
increasingly aware of My beautiful Presence.

Bring to Me also your sadness and your problems. Sorrow shared with Me is
permeated with brilliant sparkles of Joy-like numerous Christmas lights
glittering in the darkness. Accept adversity as My gift to you: Search for
golden pockets of peace hidden in the stony hardness of your problems.

I am your devoted Friend and also your King of kings, accomplishing My
divine transformation in you. All things are possible with Me!

He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted.and provide for those who grieve
in Zion-to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of
gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of
despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor. - Isaiah 61:1-3

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John
14:27

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God
all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26

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