"Come to Me when you are weak and weary...your weakness....draws Me closer to you, because weakness stirs up My compassion...allow Me to bless you richly..." (235)
I often long to be better equipped or do much more than I am able to accomplish...wishing I had more strength or energy, wisdom, creativity, talent and other resources. Today's passage encourages me..."He will not break a bruised reed, and He will not put out a smoldering wick..." (Isaiah 42:3)
So when I am feeling bruised or my flame is dim and smoldering, He draws in closer. He does not deal harshly with those who feel inadequate, yet are sincerely seeking after Him. What a wonderful comfort! What a safe place to land when I need a haven!
May I be so stirred with compassion for other bruised hearts around me who are also on a spiritual pilgrimage. He really knows "how difficult (our) journey has been."
Alittle Bruised, Alot Blessed...dmc
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This makes me think of the scripture 2 Corinthians 12:9a, But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." When I am "bruised and my flame is dim" I know God will strengthen me by drawing close and relighting my flame!
ReplyDelete“Do not compare yourself with others…Their journeys have been different from yours, and I have gifted them with abundant energy. I have gifted you with fragility…”. Fragility is a gift?!!! That’s hard for me to understand “…but the Spirit is here to help us…” Romans 8:26 (CEV)
ReplyDeleteDawn, when I read your comments on Isaiah 42:3, it helped me grasp the meaning of that passage—comfort and a safe place to land. Thank you for that encouragement.
So many of us are on a more fragile journey and riddled with weaknesses! We are all in good company on this rigorous journey! He's with us!
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