Jackie
Message:
In our fast-paced world, the simplicity and profundity of centering our lives around Jesus can easily be overlooked. The guiding principle to start with Jesus, stay with Jesus, and end with Jesus encapsulates a life of faith that invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. Starting our day with Jesus sets the tone, allowing His presence to infuse our thoughts and actions. When we stay connected to Him throughout our daily activities, we remain anchored in His love and guidance, helping us navigate challenges and distractions. Finally, concluding our day with Jesus ensures that we reflect on our experiences through His eyes, leading us to gratitude, repentance, and peace.
To begin each day with intentionally placing Jesus at the forefront of our thoughts equips us with a divine perspective. Throughout the hectic moments, remembering to stay with Jesus offers comfort and strength. In times of uncertainty or struggle, His words remind us of His unwavering promise to be with us always. As we end each day with Jesus, we acknowledge His hand in our journey, allowing us to rest in His grace and prepare our hearts for the new mercies that await us in the morning.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, recognizing the importance of beginning, sustaining, and concluding our lives centered around Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You for the assurance found in starting our days with Him. May we cultivate a habit of opening our hearts and minds to His presence each morning, finding strength in His promises that renew our spirits and inspire us to seek Your will. Teach us to surrender our distractions and uncertainties to Him, allowing Him to guide our thoughts and actions as we navigate through our daily lives.
As we strive to stay with Jesus, help us recognize His voice amidst the chaos. Let us appreciate the moments of stillness where we can hear Him speak. We pray for the wisdom to respond to His leading, to seek His counsel in our decisions, and to reflect His love to those around us. May our words and actions be a testament to His grace, as we become vessels of His hope and joy in a world that desperately needs it.
And, as we draw our day to a close, let us find peace in resting with Jesus. May we reflect on the moments we shared with Him, acknowledging His faithfulness and grace at work in our lives. Guide us through our reflections, leading us to genuine repentance where needed and filling us with gratitude for the joys we experienced. Help us to lay down our worries and fears at His feet, finding comfort in the knowledge that tomorrow is a new opportunity to walk closely with Him.
We pray for Your presence to be our anchor, Lord, that we may always begin with Jesus, stay with Jesus, and end with Jesus. In His mighty name, we pray. Amen.
