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Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotions!
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| Aug 24, 2004 8:51 pm |
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Brandon Bracey's Word Of Devotion For 8/24/04: The Tight Rope Walker. |
Brandon Bracey
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Devotion Title: The Tight Rope Walker
Scripture, Amplified Bible Phillipians 4:12, " I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want.
If you ever seen a tight rope walker at the circus? When these people walk the tight rope they are so steady, balanced, and focused. You can also tell that they have been training to do this for a while now! It reminds me of the Mountain Top Experiences and the Valley Experiences In Our Lives.
Having a Mountain Top Experience in your life can be such a great joy! When I talk about Mountain Top Experiences I am talking about getting a new car, or getting that promotion, or seeing your son or daughter graduate from College! These are some of the most wonderful experiences. But yet even these experiences do not last forever. The Mountain Top is a place where we often long to stay forever, but more often than not you will also have valley experiences.
A Valley Experience is when you are in a season in your life where everything seems dry or depressing. You car breaks down, or you lose your job, or your son becomes a couch potato and decides he does not want to go to College. It is during these times where many people ask," Lord why have you forsaken me?"
But I have been learning some valuable lessons in my spiritual walk. One of those lessons is " Be Cautious On The Mountain". I am here to let you know that you will not always be on top of the mountain. I will say it in bold again: You will not always be on top of the mountain. I want to tell you that there will be some days in your life where you may just wished they had never come. But the secret to overcoming these types of days is contentment.
Paul had a wonderful contentment about him that I love. Paul went through so much which included beatings and a shipwreck. But in spite of this he knew how to be content in every situation. I say to myself, " How in the world can Paul be content with his life when there was so much going on?" Then I found out that the secret to Paul's contentment was that he kept his eyes focused on the Lord." He put Christ first in all things and he knew that's Christ's sufficiency was sufficient enough for him.
WOW! Now here I am complaining about this and that, even though it says right in Phillipians 4:19 that Christ will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory". This shows us that whenever we have the valley times I do not have to get stuck in the rut of depression. Yes, we are human and we do hurt and get discouraged at times, but we do not have to stay that way. The enemy would love for us to do that but when Jesus died 2,000 years ago on that cross for me Satan was defeated and so was his authority! So just when it seems like I am lacking, God is right there to lift me right back up!
So remember to be cautious on the mountain. I would not want you to fall off the top when the rocks start breaking up. But instead see yourself as a tightrope walker who is balanced, steady, and focused in life. Balanced in that you never get too high or too low, steady in that you are unmovable, and focused solely on the Lord! Also remember that the more you train by spending time with the Lord the better you will be able to perform. Amen!
Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus I thank you that I know that in my life it is important to stay balanced, steady, and focused. Father thank you for always being there on The Mountain Top and in the Valley. Your love is always with me, therefore my eyes are stayed on you always. Amen.
You may have read this and would like to accept Jesus into your heart. Please pray with me:
Lord Jesus, I ask you to come into my heart. I need you now Lord. There is nothing this world can offer me. Please forgive me for all my wrongdoing and I accept you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. Amen. If you have just prayed this prayer congratulations! Welcome to the family! You are born -again( 2 Corinthians 5:17), blood washed, and set free! You now have a new beginning! Please email me at: Brandon_Bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new beginning!
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Scriptural Reference: Matthew 28:19,20
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