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A Daily Devotional Based on the Spiritual Classic He and I

I take My rest in people who give themselves to Me; the more work I have to do in them, the more I rest. And while I’m working in you, if you keep your eyes on Me all day long, my work will be more fruitful.

I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not rely on your own insight.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6).

² looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

O Lord, You so want us to give You everything, all that we are! We think pleasing You is all about what we do but it really is about how much of ourselves have we given to You so that You can rest in us and work in us. To trust in You with all of our hearts and not to rely on our own insight. You ask us to keep our eyes on You while You work in us. We know sometimes that work can be painful if we really let You in and let You remove what is not of You! And yet in keeping our eyes fixed on You, trusting You in all of our storms and in enduring our crosses in union with You, that there is joy ahead and life that never ends!