Many of us struggle against the limitations of TM and grieve over not being able to do what we used to or what we'd like to. This year I have been reading through a devotional book called Our Daily Walk by F. B. Meyer, and the reading for today was titled "Victory Over Limitations." It blessed me and I thought it might be a blessing to others as well. The full text can be found at _http://www.preceptaustin.org/our_daily_walk_by_f_b_meyer_-_july.htm_ (http://www.preceptaustin.org/our_daily_walk_by_f_b_meyer_-_july.htm) under July 21, but the first part talks of the apostle Paul's limitations, first of being imprisoned, and then of failing eyesight, and then limitations we struggle with. Then Meyer writes:
Let us accept our limitations as from the Will of God. There is no way to peace or power, save in accepting the Will of God, making no distinction between what He appoints or permits, but believing that in either we are in contact with the Eternal purpose for us. Paul never forgot that he was the prisoner of Jesus Christ. He believed that for every limitation on the earthward side there would be enlargement on the other and spiritual side. Weakness here, added strength there; the being hourly delivered unto the cross, and from the ground the blossoming of endless life. Let us do all the good we can in spite of fetters. St. Paul could not continue his travels over the world, but there were many avenues of service open to him. He could pray, and he did (_Col 1:3_ (http://bible.logos.com/passage/nasb/Col%201.3) ; _Col 2:1_ (http://bible.logos.com/passage/nasb/Col%202.1) ; _Col 4:12_ (http://bible.logos.com/passage/nasb/Col%204.12) ). He could influence others (Phi 1:11-14). He employed his leisure in writing the epistles that have been the perennial solace of sorrowful hearts. There is a door, nearer to you than you think, opening out of your prison, through which God will enable you to render helpful service for Him. PRAYER Our Father, we thank Thee Thou canst make no mistakes. We believe that all things are working together for our good, and we trust Thy guiding hand. AMEN. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823310x1201398722/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62)
