We humans run through life at a full tilt, feeling guilty
over the past, worried about the future and missing the here and now. We live
for the weekend, losing opportunities during the week to look for God’s
guidance in the midst of our busy schedules. We sacrifice quietude for busyness
in order to fill every moment of our day with material gain and accomplishment.
We miss the adventures, which God has for us in each moment of our life
We accomplish nothing for God through our human striving.
We also attempt to manufacture times of rest by reserving a vacation in the
mountains, on the beach, on cruises or in resort areas. While this is often
enjoyable, our only true rest comes by ceasing our human efforts and entering
God’s rest through Christ within us (Hebrews 4:10). In the
most stress-filled moments of our life, let’s retreat to that still, small
place within our spirit where God’s Spirit waits for us.
It is only in the center of God’s will that we find true
rest. Christ’s presence in our life makes all things more beautiful. A short
break in your schedule to take a walk in nature will renew your soul. Relish
the cool breeze coming off the water, the shade trees swaying in the breeze,
the massive clouds collecting along the edge of the landscape, the vibrant
flowers and lush green trees, the ancient oaks draped with Spanish moss, as
well as meeting new people strolling through the park on their way to or from
home or work.
Little do we realize that our best achievements occur only
in the center of God’s will. There is no need for us to be anxious about
anything. If we put God’s Kingdom as a priority in our life and seek Him with
all of our heart – not part of our life, not just our Sunday morning, not just
when it is convenient and there is nothing else going on in our life. Then, he
can provide our life with everything we need (Matthew 6:28-33). We want
to live a life that is pleasing in God’s sight (Hebrews
13:20).
We stop planning our works for God, in which we hope to
obtain recognition, and we quietly go about our day. We follow the leading of
His Spirit and do the works, which He ordained for us to do before we were ever
born (Ephesians 2:10). We completely surrender our life to the great “I
am” (Exodus 3:14). Christ totally permeates every chamber in our body,
soul and spirit until we are infused with the Divine nature of Christ in us (2 Peter
1:4). Jesus lives His life in and through us.
Prayer:
Father God, we want to see the reality of Your Trinity
dwelling in us in peace, and living with us in one accord throughout our
everyday life (Romans 15:33, 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:9;
1 Thessalonians 5:23). Supply us with everything we need to live a Godly
life in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:12). We totally trust You with our
life, as well as the moment of our death (Philippians 4:6-7). We do
not rely on our human comprehension, but we pray that our spiritual eyes may be
enlightened (Ephesians 1:18).
Thought for the Day:
Cease from striving; be still, and come to the personal
realization the God truly wants to reign in your life. – Psalm 46:10