Ian and I asked for this book for Christmas and have really been stretched by the daily devotions. This is part of today's devotion and part of my thoughts on it!
"We are not meant to be seen as God's perfect, bright-shining examples, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting the miracle of His grace. Drudgery is the test of genuine character. The greatest hindrance in our spiritual life is that we will only look for big things to do. Yet, "Jesus... took a towel and... began to wash the disciples' feet..." (John 13:3-5).....
"I must realize that my obedience even in the smallest detail of life has all of the omnipotent power of the grace of God behind it. If I will do my duty, not for duty's sake but because I believe God is engineering my circumstances, then at the very point of my obedience all of the magnificent grace of God is mine through the glorious atonement by the Cross of Christ."
It's a lot to take in but I really liked it. As a mom I feel the drudgery a lot. My brain is bored. My heart knows I'm in the right place, but my brain can't stand to tell another knock-knock joke HA :) This reminds me that God's grace put me here and God's grace holds me here, to do His will and follow Him. Amen for staying home with my girls.
1 comment:
Hey Erin,
I love "My Utmost", too. It has been so interesting. And that quote about the drudgery-yep, totally me too. I am often looking for the next big thing God wants to do with me. Unfortunately I waste a lot of time being either resentful or dissatisfied with the everyday life. It would be such a victory to know that the details of everyday life can also be glorifying to God. How great to live like that.
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