Forget Myself

O my God, Trinity whom I adore,

let me entirely forget myself that I may abide in You,

still and peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity,

let nothing disturb my peace

nor separate me from You, O my unchanging God,

but that each moment may take me

further into the depths of Your mystery.

Amen

Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880 - 1906)

Are we paying attention?

God wants our attention and devotion more than he wants our accomplishments for the kingdom. Otherwise, we've set our devotion to our accomplishments over our devotion to God. When this happens, God himself may become the force that hinders our success. Accomplishments without his Spirit and leading will be empty, lacking both his power and anointing. Therefore, we must carefully avoid worshiping our work and work to abide with Christ.

Linda Evans Shepherd
           Praying through Hard Times