Create in me a clean heart…Psalm 51:10
God is in the process of refining and conforming us to the likeness
Of his Son Jesus.
As we go through tests and trials each day, we begin to understand
New lessons he wants us to learn.
One of my faults is sometimes trying to fit too much into my day.
I usually throw in some laundry and then sit down to write
A message.
When the dryer’s buzzer goes off, it’s a good time to take a break,
And stretch my legs.
A while back when the dryer bell went off, when I went to fold
The clothes, they were still wet.
I put the timer back on, and returned to my work.
A short while later, when I check the clothes again, they were still wet…
My heart sank…Oh no! Not another test LORD, Please!!!
I called Mr. Fixit…My husband, and he quickly found my problem…
Honey, you forgot to clean the lint filter. It’s filled with dirt and burned
Out the fuse.
Unfortunately, he did not know how to fix my dryer, so we needed to
Call a repair man.
My busyness and neglect caused us to have an added expense to
Our budget and embarrassment for my foolishness.
Often in life, we get busy and forget to spend quality time with the LORD
And neglect to clean our heart from the filth of our sins.
We become exhausted and burn out, just like the fuse in my dryer.
Our faith and heart turn cold and we become depressed and discouraged.
Today, you too may be going through a season of tests and trials.
Beloved, Jesus loves you and so do I.
Come apart and rest a while with Him…before you and your family fall apart.
Jesus too, was under immense pressure with his ministry, but he often withdrew
To spend time with his Father in prayer.
Listen to his voice calling you…
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:
And ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is
Light. Matthew 11:28-30
Cast all your cares upon him, for he cares for you…
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart,
O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17
RESTING IN HIS GRACE
Whatever you have need of…
Or have to do today.
Take time to be with Jesus…
To thank him and to pray.
For alone, you’ll never finish…
What you have to face.
Ask him for strength and power…
And what should take first place.
In praise and adoration…
And thanksgiving for the day.
Let him direct and guide you…
In all you do and say.
Be willing to adjust your day…
If he has other plans.
Submit and be obedient…
To all that he commands.
And when your day is finished…
Amazement will take place.
At all you have accomplished…
By resting in his grace.
Father in heaven,
How thankful we are for your loving mercy and grace. Forgive
Us for overloading our schedules with too many things, that
Keep us from spending quality time with you. We are weary
And heavy laden. We come to you for rest. Give us a fresh
Revelation of you, and help us to prune and prioritize our lives
According to your will. Show us what things are not bearing
Fruit for the kingdom, and help us to purge them out of our
Lives quickly. Help us to have a heart like Mary and choose
The one thing needful.
Thank you for all you have done, and we wait expectantly
For your help and deliverance. Send a special blessing
Of encouragement to all who are sad and depressed,
So they know you have heard their prayers.
In Jesus’ name we pray.Amen
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from they presence: and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto
Thee. Psalm 51:10-13
Your sister and servant of the LORD,
Valerie Rousseau
