Bring Your Thoughts Gently Back . . .

My morning devotional seems to nicely follow my last post. Here it is:( From: Jesus Calling by Sara Young)

I AM THE ETERNAL I AM; I have always been and I will always be. In my Presence you experience Love and Light, Peace and Joy. I am intimately involved in all your moments, and I am training you to be aware of Me at all times. Your assignment is to collaborate with me in this training process.

I have taken up residence withing you; I am central in your innermost being. Your mind goes off in tangents from its Holy Center, time after time. Do not be alarmed by your inability to remain focused on Me. Simply bring your thoughts gently back to Me each time they wander. The quickest way to redirect your mind to me is to whisper My Name.

Exodus 3:14
Corinthians 3:16
Psalm 25:14-15

My Thoughts: How comforting it is to know that God is not surprised by failures or faults. He already knows all about them. He knows us intricately. He tells me to bring my thoughts gently back to him. It is hard to be gentle with yourself when you are judging yourself. I am daily praying to see myself the way God sees me, to change my thinking in that regard. It is important to remember that God isn't angry or scolding when we stray, he is gentle and merciful, always bidding us to come closer and try again. How can we say no?