It’s been so long. So long that you don’t even recognize who you see in the mirror. Life has thrown blow after blow at you. You’re constantly battling one situation after another. Sickness, job concerns, relationship problems, and family issues. Facing each day, battling one or the other, you’re exhausted when you lay your head down at night.
Sometimes, you pass out as soon as your head hits the pillow. Other times, you lay wide awake with thoughts ruminating on how you will handle this or how you will fix that. When you start another day, as you’re looking in the mirror, you think, where have I gone? I don’t even recognize myself anymore.
The Lord says, “Breathe, my child. Bring all your troubles to me. Lay them down at my feet. Release the cares of this world into my hands and allow me to wrap my arms around you. Feel my loving embrace as you come and sit with me for a while. You were never meant to take on all the challenges this life will throw at you. I never meant for you to figure it all out. I want to be your burden bearer. I want to lead you back to “you.”
You, the one to whom I have gifted a heart that desires to help others. You, the one your friends and family call when they need an ear to listen, because they know you truly care about themβyou, who wants to please me even when you’re falling apart at the seams.
Allow me to remind you of all the gifts I have bestowed on you. There are so many, and you always find a way to use them for good and for my purpose. Others are drawn to you because when they come into contact with you, my light shines through to them, and they love how they feel when they are in your presence.
But I need you to be in my presence. There, you will find rest for your weary soul. There, you can share the day’s happenings with me, then leave them with me. There, where at the end of each day, I will remove all the cares of the world from your heart and mind so that you can hear me singing songs of deliverance over you. There, where you will experience fullness of joy. There, where you will sleep in peace because you know that I keep watch over you.
I have called you the light of the world. And I am pleased that you want to fulfill my purpose. As you receive my steadfast love toward you, all will be fulfilled, and even more, all will be well with you. And as you release all the concerns to Me, you will remember who “you” are. You were not lost, for I knew where you were. “You,” with your compassionate heart wrapped in kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. You were never lost, for I have never taken my eyes off of you, my holy and beloved one.”
Scripture References: Psalm 138:8, Psalm 139:13-16; Matthew 5:14; Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 5:14; Mark 6:31; Psalm 16:11
By Maria Coffyn, DOTK Community Writer
This went like an arrow straight to my heart and soul. I am saving it, and printing it to read and read.
This was so timely! I hear Godβs voice clearly and feel His presence in every word that was written. Lord thank You for being mindful of meπ
Wow. God really spoke to me through your words. Feeling blessed and understood . Powerful. Thank you for being His messenger today. May you and your family be blessed and cared for in a mighty way.
Thank You ABBA (Daddy)π’π€²
Thank you so much for this. It brought me to tears. God has seen me and heard me in my silent battles. I am grateful. God bless you.
THANK YOU ABBA (DADDY)
Only God knows what is going on in my life right now, so amazed reading this today…
Thank Lord because You know what I need. This is an on time word, and I give God glory for placing it in your spirit. Thank youππ½
Thank You Jesus for loving me as I am and helping me to do better, so I may become a more refined and wisdom filled the daughter of he King. Thank You for telling me who I amβ¦I take Your definition of me over anyone elseβs. I know You are faithful and true!
Thank u Lord for this words. Pls hold me close and don’t allow me to fall. I love u Lord?
Praise the Lord! This message was for me and spoke directly to my heart β€οΈ. Thank you Lord for loving me and speaking to me. Every word ministered to me, especially, “….whom I have gifted a heart that desires to help others. You, the one your friends and family call when they need an ear to listen, because they know you truly care about themβyou, who wants to please me even when youβre falling apart at the seams.”
Bless be the name of our Lord!
Blessings upon blessings to you and those who the Lord has put in your life Minister Tippetts.. The word of God is true and effective I know this is my year I was everything you spoke on today, and I have made a decision to surrender all those cares who only distractions to hinder me in my calling God bless you always and your family Agape Love ππΎπ
I am awe struck and fall prostrate before the Lord in holy reverence at how daily He lovingly speaks directly to my heart, spirit, mind, body and soul through the devotions as though they were written for me alone. Thank you for your ministry and heart for women. May God abundantly bless and prosper it to continue to reach more women.
After the week I had, I needed to receive this timely word. Thank you for reminding me who’s and who I am through Christ Jesus. I am grateful that you see me, you hear me, you are mindful of me, and you Love Me!
You Will See The Goodness of The Lord πΆπΆ
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Before I read thus devotion, I was telling someone how I was tired and so weary. Thank You, Father, for this devotion. My soul needed it.
Thank you for allowing God to use you to send the message. I know he was speaking directly to me on exactly where he has me. Confirmation! ππ½π
WOW!!! The tears just started to flow as I was reading this… I just prayed this morning asking for a Word from God for direction and clarity for the steps he has ordered for me. I had started to feel overwhelmed…being tugged from every direction.. I know to just rest in his presence, and follow his directions and not my own.
Bless you for this WORD!!!
All I can say is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord!!!
This really touched my heart today. I balled my eyes out when I read it, with tears of thankfulness. Every word of it ministered to me. It felt like a love letter, straight from my heavenly father, to me. Thank you so much for sharing it on DOTK. I needed this more than you’ll ever know.
I love love love this!!! This spoke to my spirit heart and soul β€οΈ What a wonderful mighty all fulfilling caring God we serve!!! HE IS A MIGHTY GOD!!!
This really spoke to me today. Thank you for sharing. I really needed to be encouraged today.
I could not have asked for a better timely devotional. It encourages my heart. Thank you. Blessings, Shalom and Agape πππ½β₯οΈπππ½
Thank you Father God!
Oh this was right on point, Thank Holy Sprit & Sister! This is exactly how I was i feeling empty!
Shift after shifts. O Father, you know how I feel, pouring my love, care!
Beloved Father, I need your rest!
And beautiful Ιirthday!
God bless you Sisters π β€οΈ
My Father,
Oh how I love you! Always there to hold me and revive me. I Thank Lord Jehovah for speaking though my sister when I seems to not hear for myself. Oh how I love you, as my eyes swells with tears and can’t sleep. I Thank you Kiesha for being my sister warrior/keeper.
Thank You Father God, You are still with me πͺ encouraging words touched my heart
Thank you Maria for sharing this. Someone said this felt like a love letter. I agree!
Thank you for being a community writer!
Maria, thank you so much for writing this. I really needed it. Thank you Jesus for hearing my heart β€οΈ
Praise the Lord! I am behind with my daily devotions, because I am taking care of my 89 yrs old mom whom is with Dementia, CKD and now cancer again. Ms. Keisha Triplett, you saved my life in 2019. Your words and the DOTK always hits right in the center of my heart. I know that the Lord has you speaking directly to me bc it’s a confirmation of what I hear from Him myself. Satan has tried to tell me I was crazy, that God wasn’t talking to me. But, I am here to tell you. I am receiving, accepting, standing, living, and believing in Jesus name. Hallelujah π
Thank you for your ministry and being obedient in being a child of God. Blessings