As authentic Christians, our satisfaction in life
comes from accomplishing the will of God each moment of the day. We do
everything, even the most mundane of things, out of our love for God (1
Corinthians 10:31). We do not seek His
blessings. We seek nothing more than to know Him. We rely totally on God for
wisdom and grace in everything we do and say. Once we develop this habit, we
have little difficulty in walking in the Spirit and being led by His desires
instead of our own carnal ones (Galatians 5:25).
We live our entire life in the presence of God within
us. We start in daily prayer, Bible reading and study. Then we carry that
devotional attitude throughout the interaction of earning a living; caring for
our home, family and community; and serving in a ministry in the Body of
Christ. This consistent life brings amazing pleasures that fill our spirit and
soul – our mind, choices and emotions – and affect the health of our body as
well. Even difficult times are more bearable with our mind focused on pleasing
God in them and through them (Isaiah 26:3).
Our stress in life only occurs when we wander from
His presence and try to achieve success in life in our own self-effort. God is
intimately present within us and eager to direct our thoughts, words and
actions. We go throughout our day in constant conversation with Christ within
us. We consult His wisdom and direction for every object of our interest and
every duty we perform. This allows our times of work to mirror our times of
devotion. We achieve all of our duties while informally dialoguing with our
Lord.
We accomplish everything, even our secular
employment, out of our love for God. After all, He is our true employer. We
serve the company at which we work and the family in which we live as unto the
Lord. Our quiet times of prayer and our conversational dialogue with God all
throughout the day do not differ. They are equally as devout and joyful. In
this way, we live in the joy of the Lord throughout the day and night. Our
facial expressions and body language reflects the calm devotion in our soul and
spirit.
Even in the most hectic times of life, we enjoy the
peace of God, which transcends all human reasoning. People we work and live
with wonder how the calamities and abuses we endure do not disturb our peace.
It is because the Master Designer of the universe is in control of our life. He
keeps the earth rotating in the exact orbit and tilt from the sun, which we
need for optimum living. He never sleeps, day or night (Psalm
121:3-4). We trust Him implicitly to
care for us no matter what anyone else does to us or against us (Psalm
121:7).
Prayer:
Father God, You are our hiding place. You protect us from trouble and surround us with comforting songs (Psalm 32:7). You do not turn us over to the evil desires of our foes. You always deliver us in Your timing and way (Psalm 41:2). No circumstance will overwhelm us, because You give us joy and peace in the midst of them (Proverbs 12:21). You surround us with Your blessings as a shield (Psalm 5:12). You give the oppressed a refuge and the troubled a stronghold of safety (Psalm 9:9). We give You all the praise, glory and honor due Your name (Psalm 96:8).
Thought for the Day:
We live our life in calm composure and serenity, because
our thoughts are focused on God as He supplies all of our needs according to
His glorious riches (Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:19).Thank you, Poetry and Love, for the use of your photo.
