I thought this was an important & comforting devotional as we all have a tendency towards this at times: STOP JUDGING and evaluating yourself, for this is not our role. Above all, stop comparing yourself with other people. This produces feelings of pride or inferiority; sometimes, a mixture of both. Comparing is not only wrong; it is also meaningless. I (God) lead each of my children along a path that is uniquely tailor-made for him or her. Dont look for affirmation in the wrong places: your own evaluations, or those of other people. The only source of real affirmation is my unconditional love. Many believers perceive Me as an unpleasable judge, angrily searching out their faults and failures. Nothing could be further from the truth! I died for your sins, so that I might clothe you in my garments of salvation. This is how I see you: radiant in my robe of righteousness. When I discipline, you, it is never in anger or disgust; it is to prepare you for face-to-face fellowship with me throughout all eternity. Immerse yourself in my loving presence. Be receptive to my affirmation, which flows continually from the throne of grace. Luke 6:37; John 3: 16-17; Isaiah 61:10; Proverbs 3 11-12. From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:48:59 +0000