What a great week this has been. I’ve been very productive at work. I’ve had some wonderful meetings with lovely ladies. I’ve had a few conversations with some neighbors. I had a great work out at Praise in Motion. And some personal situations have gone very well this week.

However, I’ve had my blunders this week as well. Those moments when my stomach did a few flip flops because of something I thought I did, but wasn’t sure. Those moments when my confidence in myself plummeted. Those moments when I wondered who thought it was a good idea to hire me to do what I do?

I woke this morning to all the feelings in the second paragraph. But then I spent time with Jesus. Beautiful Scripture that I’ve read over and over began flooding my heart and mind.

Verses like:

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10 – NIV)

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6 – NIV)

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1 – NIV)

“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; you love, O Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8 – NIV)

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9 – NIV)

“You did not chose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my Name.” (Matthew 15:16 – NIV)

God seems to know exactly what I need when I need it. He’s just that way.

Perhaps you are feeling a little more like my blundering self. If so, I pray that you will find comfort, confidence and courage in these verses of Scripture today. Believe what Jesus says about you. Bear fruit that will last. No more wandering around in the darkness. Walk in His wonderful light.

All because I spent a little time with Jesus.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna