Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.
Zechariah 4:6 (ESV)
Father, today I purpose to find my rest in You. To say that I am tired is an understatement! I am pressed on every side constantly. You have shown me so much need all around me, whether with loved ones, close friends and associates, in my community, nation, on my job, at school – the list goes on and on. Christ in me wants to do something, anything, to help out. Yet, I must confess that I’m often too spent. Weeks ago You challenged me to know when to say “no.” Lord, I still find it hard to do so. Today, I hear Your voice telling me to give it to You. So I am.
In one sense I find great comfort in knowing that You don’t need my help to bring it to pass. That tells me that not only do You own the results, but You own empowering for the effort. At the same time, I am saddened because there is this feeling that I won’t or am not being used. This is a lie my flesh tells me, and I fall for it too many times! You use broken vessels like myself to bring You glory. And I can be confident of this one fact: You will use me!
So today, Father, I submit to Your Spirit. Manifest Your power and glory in me and through me according to Your will. I yield my thoughts, actions, desires, and ambitions to You today. Have Your way with me. Show me where I am “overstepping” my place and reel me in. Expose to me where I am not trusting in You. But more importantly, lead me in the way of Christ by Your Spirit, that I might be used by You, Your commitment child and servant, with my thoughts and actions bringing a smile to Your glorious face, advancing Your Kingdom one soul at a time in Jesus’ Name. Amen.