1 00:00:02,680 --> 00:00:03,520 Speaker 1: Life Audio. 2 00:00:06,680 --> 00:00:09,800 Speaker 2: You're listening to Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms, where 3 00:00:09,800 --> 00:00:12,360 Speaker 2: we're dedicated to helping moms pray God's word for their 4 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:15,440 Speaker 2: families and the areas they need at most. I'm your host, 5 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:18,680 Speaker 2: Nicolette Bell. Over the last decade, we've helped thousands of 6 00:00:18,720 --> 00:00:22,160 Speaker 2: moms make prayer a priority for their families. Our mission 7 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:24,960 Speaker 2: is to help you do the same. Prayer is not 8 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:28,040 Speaker 2: a last resort. It's our first and best response to 9 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:31,159 Speaker 2: the challenges of parenting, a partnership for the hearts of 10 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:35,080 Speaker 2: our children that God invites us into. Today's devotion is 11 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:38,360 Speaker 2: written by Erica Owens, author of the new book When 12 00:00:38,400 --> 00:00:42,040 Speaker 2: You Speak the Names of God. To learn more about Erica, 13 00:00:42,159 --> 00:00:44,000 Speaker 2: or to learn more about how you can get involved 14 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:47,080 Speaker 2: in the ministry of Million Praying Moms, visit today's show 15 00:00:47,080 --> 00:00:51,599 Speaker 2: notes or Millionprayingmoms dot Com. After a quick word from 16 00:00:51,600 --> 00:00:53,760 Speaker 2: our sponsors, we'll pray together for our children. 17 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:01,120 Speaker 1: Now to Him who is able to do far more, 18 00:01:01,160 --> 00:01:05,160 Speaker 1: abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to 19 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:07,720 Speaker 1: the power that works within us. To Him be the 20 00:01:07,720 --> 00:01:11,800 Speaker 1: glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus, to all generations, 21 00:01:12,200 --> 00:01:17,759 Speaker 1: forever and ever, Amen Ephesians three, verses twenty through twenty one. 22 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:23,480 Speaker 1: Sometimes I feel suffocated by my to do list. There 23 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:26,680 Speaker 1: are so many good things I want to accomplish. Keep 24 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:29,880 Speaker 1: a welcoming home for my family, be present for the 25 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:34,480 Speaker 1: people I care about, Eat healthy and exercise, Excel in 26 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:40,320 Speaker 1: my career, find a filling hobby, serve rest. How is 27 00:01:40,360 --> 00:01:43,200 Speaker 1: one person supposed to get it all done? I just 28 00:01:43,240 --> 00:01:48,520 Speaker 1: don't have the capacity. I don't, but God does. In 29 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:52,000 Speaker 1: his letter to the Church at Ephesus, Paul reminds christ 30 00:01:52,040 --> 00:01:56,080 Speaker 1: followers of the incredible power available to help us live 31 00:01:56,120 --> 00:02:00,240 Speaker 1: a life that glorifies God, power that enables us to walk, 32 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:04,120 Speaker 1: and the good works sovereignly arranged for us in eternity past. 33 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:07,480 Speaker 1: But if we're not careful, the good works God has 34 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:10,720 Speaker 1: prepared for us will turn into an overwhelming mission we 35 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:15,760 Speaker 1: can never achieve. Fortunately, God is able to accomplish far 36 00:02:15,840 --> 00:02:19,079 Speaker 1: more abundantly beyond what we can ask or think, through 37 00:02:19,120 --> 00:02:23,200 Speaker 1: the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. If 38 00:02:23,200 --> 00:02:27,680 Speaker 1: you feel immobilized by your assignment, stop striving and remember 39 00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:33,440 Speaker 1: these three things First. In Christ, you are strengthened for 40 00:02:33,480 --> 00:02:37,200 Speaker 1: your purpose by the power of the Holy Spirit. When 41 00:02:37,280 --> 00:02:39,760 Speaker 1: you surrendered to Christ and made him the lord of 42 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:43,160 Speaker 1: your life. You received power to propel you from good 43 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:48,760 Speaker 1: intentions to spirit empowered action. If your pursuit is paralyzing 44 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:51,480 Speaker 1: you instead of energizing you, could it be that you're 45 00:02:51,480 --> 00:02:54,760 Speaker 1: trying to tackle it in your own strength. If God 46 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:58,640 Speaker 1: has given you passions, talents, and opportunities, trust Him for 47 00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:03,400 Speaker 1: the strength to walk them out. Second, your value is 48 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:07,560 Speaker 1: rooted and grounded in Christ's love. Power in the wrong 49 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:10,679 Speaker 1: hands can be deadly. In the case of an overworked 50 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:15,079 Speaker 1: and overwhelmed Christ follower, the biggest danger is physical, mental, 51 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:19,000 Speaker 1: and spiritual exhaustion. As you wear all the hats and 52 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:24,120 Speaker 1: juggle all the tasks, you forget one very important thing rest. 53 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:28,079 Speaker 1: If you're worth as a wife, a mom, an employee, 54 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:31,280 Speaker 1: and even a Christian is measured according to the content 55 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:35,040 Speaker 1: of your daily planner, you'll always fall short. But your 56 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:38,920 Speaker 1: value is not determined by your achievements. Your value is 57 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:42,600 Speaker 1: rooted and grounded in Jesus's love for you. He is 58 00:03:42,600 --> 00:03:45,480 Speaker 1: a fonder of the person who has a busier schedule 59 00:03:45,880 --> 00:03:49,040 Speaker 1: or an oppressive resume. There is nothing you can do 60 00:03:49,120 --> 00:03:53,240 Speaker 1: to make him love you more or less, So go ahead, 61 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:58,920 Speaker 1: take a breath and rest, and finally, remember that in 62 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:01,960 Speaker 1: Christ you are filled with all the fullness of God. 63 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:05,720 Speaker 1: An overloaded schedule with a little time for rest will 64 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:09,640 Speaker 1: quickly drain you. As your capacity dwindles, the things that 65 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:13,840 Speaker 1: matter most will be impacted. You'll become short with your family, 66 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:17,680 Speaker 1: You'll begrudge your schedule and resent your calling. If you 67 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:21,080 Speaker 1: run on empty for too long, you'll eventually crash and burn. 68 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:24,800 Speaker 1: But when you stop and seek the Lord, he will 69 00:04:24,839 --> 00:04:28,600 Speaker 1: supply what is lacking. If you live your life truly 70 00:04:28,640 --> 00:04:32,839 Speaker 1: surrendered to God, you will always have enough, enough time, 71 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:38,080 Speaker 1: enough energy, enough resources, enough of whatever you need for 72 00:04:38,120 --> 00:04:42,320 Speaker 1: the present moment, and eventually enough for the next. Don't 73 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:45,760 Speaker 1: allow your blessings to become burdens. Your god given mission 74 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:49,640 Speaker 1: should exhilarate you, not exhaust you. When you've reached your limit, 75 00:04:49,960 --> 00:04:54,159 Speaker 1: remember that God is sufficient and trust your plans to Him, 76 00:04:54,520 --> 00:04:57,719 Speaker 1: and He will do far more abundantly beyond all you 77 00:04:57,880 --> 00:05:05,880 Speaker 1: ask or think. Let's pray, Almighty God, you are sovereign 78 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:10,080 Speaker 1: over all things. You are powerful, you are good, and 79 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:14,760 Speaker 1: you alone can overcome all my insufficiencies. Lately, I have 80 00:05:14,839 --> 00:05:17,880 Speaker 1: been so focused on checking off all the boxes and 81 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:21,080 Speaker 1: accomplishing all the things that I have forgotten to seek 82 00:05:21,160 --> 00:05:25,599 Speaker 1: you for strength and guidance. All the striving has made 83 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:30,560 Speaker 1: me tired and weary. I need you, Jesus. Today I 84 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:33,960 Speaker 1: surrender every item on my to do list to you. 85 00:05:33,960 --> 00:05:36,760 Speaker 1: You have promised to carry my heavy burdens and give 86 00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:40,440 Speaker 1: me rest for my soul. Thank you for a fresh 87 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:44,320 Speaker 1: perspective and a renewed energy to do the good things 88 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:49,400 Speaker 1: you have planned for me. In Jesus name, I pray Amen. 89 00:05:50,320 --> 00:05:52,640 Speaker 2: Are you a visual learner? Would you like to receive 90 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:55,680 Speaker 2: our daily divisions in written form right to your inbox? 91 00:05:56,160 --> 00:05:59,800 Speaker 2: Then join our Patreon community of Praying Moms. 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