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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Monday, September 6, 2010

September 5 - Watching With Jesus

Lord,
Your apostles didn't watch with You
On the night You were betrayed.
No matter how they wanted to,
They slept sound while You prayed.

They lacked the Holy Spirit
To make them understand
That the matters, as unfolded,
Were going as You'd planned.

Let me watch with You, Jesus,
It's what I want to do.
I know that it is possible
With the Holy Spirit and You.
jj/10


How incredibly more fortunate we are than the apostles were.  We are able to see the whole picture instead of just piece by piece.  They were decimated by falling asleep in the garden and later denying Jesus, etc.  They had no idea of the strength the Holy Spirit would give to them eventually, while He is a constant resource available to us.
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