Weekend Devotion — For All the Strivers Out There

"Cease striving and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10

I have this Scripture written on an index card right now. (Yes, a pink one!) I need this verse so badly. See, I'm a perfectionist by nature and very performance driven. This verse tells me I don't have to be. It tells me that God loves me as much now as he did before I gave my life to him. He loves me no more and no less. I don't have to perform to earn or keep his love. All I have to do is live for him. And that makes me want to please him with my life.

Dear Lord, thank you for being You—perfect, mighty, strong, and loving. There aren't enough or adequate words to express how awesome and wonderful you are. Help us to live our lives to please you, and don't let us forget for moment, just how much You love us. In Christ's Precious Name, amen.