I would like to share today’s words of Jesus by Sarah Young:

February 23

BE ON GUARD against the pit of self-pity. When you are weary or unwell, this demonic trap is the greatest danger you face. Don’t even go near the edge of the pit. Its edges crumble easily, and before you know it, you are on the way down. It is ever so much harder to get out of the pit than to keep a safe distance from it. That is why I tell you to be on guard.
There are several ways to protect yourself from self-pity. When you are occupied with praising and thanking Me, it is impossible to feel sorry for yourself. Also, the closer you live to Me, the more distance there is between you and the pit. Live in the Light of My Presence by fixing your eyes on Me. Then you will be able to run with endurance the race that is set before you, without stumbling or falling.

　　　Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk
　　　in the light of your presence, O Lord. ー Psalm 89:15

　　　Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let
　　　us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles
　　　us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing
　　　our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set
　　　before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down
　　　at the right hand of the throne of God. ー Hebrews 12:1-2

(From Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling”)