Quiet Time Reflections

Today while doing my quiet time I read two things that really stirred my heart. The first thing I read that stirred my heart came from my Awaken 21 Day Prayer Journal. Here is the sentence that got my attention, "The closer you get to Jesus, and the more time you spend with Him, the more your heart will begin to beat with love for those He loves. " WOW!!!!! The scripture reference to go with this was Matthew 9:35-38.

"35 Then Jesus went to all the towns and villages , teaching in their synagogues , preaching the good news of the kingdom , and healing every disease and every sickness . 36 When He saw the crowds , He felt compassion for them , because they were weary and worn out , like sheep without a shepherd . 37 Then He said to His disciples , “The harvest is abundant , but the workers are few . 38 Therefore , pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest"

If I am quite honest I must admit that sometimes I lose sight of this and just feel worn out serving. I am reminded hear that if I remain close to Jesus it will keep my focus where it needs to be...on HIM!

The second thought that stirred my heart was from the book, Jesus Calling,by Sarah Young. Thank you Stacy for recommending it and thank you Julie for sharing a copy with me. I especially love this book because it is written as if Jesus is talking directly to you. I can barely contain my desire to pick up this book and read my thought for the day. The devotions are brief but very powerful. There are also a few CDs made that were inspired by the book.
I especially liked the following thought because I realize how weak and incapable I am of functioning without seeking God daily or even hourly.

"Though I (Jesus) have all power in heaven and on earth, I am infinitely tender with you. The weaker you are the more gently I approach you. Let your weakness be a door to My presence. Whenever you feel inadequate remember that I am your ever-present help." (Psalm 46:1, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:13)

I pray that these thoughts will move your heart as much as they moved mine.