Putting Down Emotional Baggage

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Every Day in His Presence

by Charles F. Stanley

If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. — John 8:36

On a trip to the High Sierra mountain range in California, some-thing hit me: the pack animals that carried our gear had no way of freeing themselves from the burdens on their backs. Unable to reach their heavy loads, they depended on others to remove them.

This is also true of us when we bear the weight of our emotional baggage. We cannot lay it down on our own; nor does it disappear over time.

Rather, true freedom is possible only through Jesus. Why?

• Because we cannot reach our burdens and often don’t understand how deep they go.

But Jesus does. And He knows the perfect way to heal us completely.

Friend, no person lives free of all problems, hurdles, or pain. However, the Lord will not only protect you from lasting harm but can use difficulties to equip, prepare, and strengthen you for the next stage in your life.

Therefore, ask Jesus to lead you and relieve your burdens. He will set you free to become all God wants You to be.

Lord, I cannot reach my emotional burdens, but You can. Thank You for liberating me from them and using them to make me whole, amen.

• In His presence… release your burdens.

Excerpted with permission from Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley, copyright Thomas Nelson.

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Living in today's world can be challenging as well as draining. Are you feeling troubled with the fast pace of life? Are you overwhelmed with constant demands? You can get more, and be more, by spending every day abiding in the presence of our Lord. Living more deliberately in His presence is attainable. While the cares of the world seem pressing now, we are not alone--we have lasting hope and peace in Him.

Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley invites readers to step into the presence of an eternal God who is bidding them to find serenity and security in Him. This uplifting 365-day devotional includes:

• Scripture with a meaningful application
• A short prayer that serves as a peaceful reminder that God is part of your life
• An "In His Presence" takeaway for thought and reflection

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Today's devotion is by:

Charles F. Stanley

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Charles Stanley encourages others to identify sincere contentment and gratitude and discover the reasoning for their existence. Every Day in His Presence is perfect:

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