You Are Qualified!
Do you feel unqualified to share in the riches of all God has for you? Talk to one of our mentors.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
If you ever feel unqualified to share in the riches of all God has for you… you are not alone. Even the Colossian people of Paul’s day struggled with this. Paul prayed for them with a prayer that we can pray for one another. Pray this prayer for yourself and for the others reading this around the globe today.
“… we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding …”.
Thank you Lord, that You offer me wisdom that is far above my own best thinking. Show me what You desire me to do today through Your divine wisdom. Give me an understanding that comes straight from Your heart to mine. What an amazing thought, Lord. I need Your wisdom in so many areas.
“…and we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work…”.
Lord, I want to live my life in a way that is worthy of Your name and the inheritance I have in You. Help me to be aware of pleasing You in every part of my life… my talk, my walk, my generosity, my integrity. Help me to be aware that what I do will bear fruit of one kind or another. Lord, may the things I do today bear much fruit for You.
“… growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,…”.
Lord, today I choose to intentionally grow in my knowledge of You. Help me to carve out times to be in Your presence and think on Your word. I know that when I come into Your presence You give me all I need from the storehouse of my inheritance. Give me patience and endurance today as I lean on Your wisdom and navigate the path You have set me on.
“… and joyfully give thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light” (Colossians. 1:9-12).
Lord, fill my spirit with joy today. Help me to overflow with thanks. You have amazingly qualified me to share in this rich inheritance. Help me to live today as a child of the King! In Jesus name I pray, amen.
Questions: Let’s take some time today to pray for others who we know are struggling today. Let’s pray for ourselves as well that God help us to live as children of the King.
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Thank you, and yes :-D !
Hi Dianne! Yes, indeed, one can easily become consumed by the comment blog here, and allow it to displace other opportunities or responsibilities. This is why I backed off, for the blog tempted me to park myself in front of my computer, where I would stay and browse through the comments, and then share my experiences/thoughts. As I am not a natural typist, this often translated into lengthy blog sessions. I have been blessed to meet some very fine Christian women here, yourself being one of them, and I am grateful to have shared our love for Jesus and our fellow sisters-in-Christ! I am so glad that you are doing well, Dianne! Hopefully, we will meet again here, by God’s appointment! But if not, we are sure to meet on the other side of heaven! :) God bless, dear sister!
Thank you, Marilyn. Yes, it’s me, and I’m doing the same–not commenting much. I am also not reading every day either, as I have other things to read, too, and am trying to remain disciplined about how much time I spend in “quiet time” daily.
It is possible to spend too much time in formal devotional time and not enough time living and walking in God’s will/ways–which I did. So I try not to get as involved here as I used to.
But the devotionals are great, and I forward quite a few of them. I am still very greatful for this woderful site, and I’m reaaly glad to see you still here and to hear from you
:-}. Love Dianne :-}
Hi Dianne! So glad to hear that you are already doing better, that your church activities will be resuming, and a sense of normalcy to your routine may bring emotional peace! Engaging with other believers is critical to our spiritual growth and well-being. We were never designed to be ‘lone-ranger’ Christians, so it is good that you are participating in activities at your church. I remember you from last year, Dianne; however, as I haven’t been commenting on the blog as much lately, and am seeing many new names here, I wasn’t certain that it was you! May God blot out that which hinders your focus on Him, and open the doors for relationship among His body of believers at your church! God bless!
Thank you, Sharon and Marilyn :-} . I do have dysthymia (low grade, chronic depression), and I have had two major depressive episodes in my adult life (although I’ve never had to be hospitalized for them).
I see a doctor for 15 minutes 4 times a year, and I do have a counselor (Christian). I am on an antidepressant, but unfortunately (perhaps), I am sensitive to medications and have more problems with side effects and/or uncommon reactions than most people do (several people on my dad’s side of the family have this sensitivity, I’ve learned).
This means that lower doses often are effective for me, but when I need more, and doses are increased, I run into problems. I should be doing more things to complement the medication, like bringing out my seasonal sun light and not staying up well into the night (reading, or on the computer, for instance-a more recent development) and exercising, and so on, but I haven’t.
I also got disconnected from many of my usual supports this summer, as our church goes on vacation with activities like small groups and vocal worship team every summer, and we went overseas for a month, where I only went to church twice and didn’t go to any recovery meetings. I also got turned around physically because of this trip, as we were so far north that there really was no night and we lived 7 hours ahead of our usual time, besides.
Then, it also wasn’t as much fun this time, as, for instance, I had to act as translator for my husband (so it was like being in school for a month) and my husband had an episode with his back that sent him to the ER a couple of times, and almost got him admitted. He also got extremely angry a couple of times while we were there (and we stayed with various members of the family the whole time–they wouldn’t have us pay for a room). And lastly, my mom who was with us the first two weeks (and then travelled separately the rest of the time) was trying to change our eating, coffee, and activity habits both through her own efforts and by trying to get the rest of the family to do that, too (some did, to a point).
So, while I am glad we went, and we did have some good times, this summer was not the best for my state of mind/emotions. This is true. Add to that the fact that I am still looking for work and am not getting anywhere.
There were a couple of days fairly recently when I didn’t “feel depressed” but I recognized that my thoughts were in such confusion. I remembered that the only time they are like that is when I am more depressed, and I told someone about it. I can’t remember having them after that.
I’ve been doing better and have been more focused mentally the last 3 or 4 days, and I have things to keep me busy. Plus, after this Sunday, the church resumes its regular activities. I am getting to more recovery meetings again, too.
In my connection with God and in being sensitive to His help, I am still lacking, though. I still don’t “connect” well. So I appreciate your help :-} .
Sharon, you hit the nail right on the head as far as that goes :-} . I felt it as a constructive rebuke, and I thank you for it. :-} .
Hi Dianne! You stated that you don’t “feel depressed”; however, many of the symptoms you are describing are often associated with clinical depression. Patients don’t always “feel depressed,” but may have difficulty concentrating, experience memory problems, profound fatigue/lack of energy, loss of interest in hobbies, sleep disturbance, and changes in eating habits (either overeating or lacking an appetite). I would encourage you, dear sister, to consider being evaluated, for if, by chance, you are battling depression, the sooner it is diagnosed, the sooner you can be treated and be relieved of it’s debilitating impact! God bless!
Gracious and loving Lord, we praise You for Your grace in using the body of Christ to minister to each other! Thank You that You have ordained our trials, that we may be an encouragement to those Whom You place in our path, and share their burden! We lift up Dianne to You, Lord, asking for Your wisdom and grace to direct her steps. Bring loving family/friends alongside, to tend to her during this time, and to seek evaluation for her as needed. Reassure her, Lord, of Your continued Presence and abiding love, even when she cannot see You or feel You! We praise You for You are the God, Who is always there! In the precious Name of Jesus, Amen!
dianne i will be peaying for you. many imes i have felt the same way and that is when we need to be with others in church and mettings the most be strong and i will be praying with you
Please pray for me ladies; my heart and mind seem to be closed to comprehending spiritual materials that I have been reading recently. I read, and when I stop, I have no clue about what I just read. Or I get a little bit, and then the door closes again, and I forget what I just read that I did understand.
I have been missing church, communion, and some meetings recently, too, and have trouble making myself do everyday chores these days. I’m sleeping from about 3:30 am to around 11:30 am on many days, now, too. I don’t feel depressed. I just don’t seem to be able to discipline myself.
But the re-opening of my mind and heart are the greater of the two concerns I have.
Again, please pray for me. Thanks. Dianne :-}