Chatting with Jesus
Wednesday, March 16, 2025
Lord, I’m amazed at your patience with me, especially when I get “too big for my britches.” As a “Super Christian,” I can quote Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” — automatically, without thinking. However, I remain flawed. I’m still working on a spiritual response should I hit my thumb with a hammer.
Jesus, having you by my side gives me confidence. My faith feels unstoppable. Nothing can stop “Super Christian” from accomplishing what you called me to do. Despite my zeal to serve you, my human nature tends to interfere with your plans. How easily I fall into the carnal mindset of “It’s up to me! I must take charge, or the world as we know it will end.” Over time, I should have learned that this thought process creates more problems than favorable outcomes. This spiritual truth is why you are God, and I am not.
I embarrass myself when I attempt to take on tasks you didn’t assign to me. When I ignore your Spirit speaking to my inner self, warning me to stand down, yet I jump in anyway, I take spiritual face-planting to new heights.
When I feel you are neglecting my efforts, I question why. You listen to me grumble, “But I repeatedly quoted Philippians 4:13. It didn’t work. Where were you?” I’m grateful you never scold me. Instead, you calmly remind me, “Hey, ‘Super,’ stay in your lane. That wasn’t your assignment.”
Lord, help me live out Psalm 19:13— “Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work” (The Message Translation).
Amen, Jesus.
THANKFUL 
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