Why do we struggle so hard in life as a Christian? Isn’t God supposed to
make a difference in our life? Where is He when we need him? Why does He let
bad things happen to me and my family? Do you ever feel this way? You are not
alone; many people do. In fact, even the Israelites, God’s chosen people, had a
bone to pick with God now and then.
There are only two answers to these questions. It is really very simple.
Are you seeking God so that He can bless your life while you live out your
plans and goals? Are you entertaining sin in your life? Then God simply cannot
bless you. The other answer is that you are experiencing a trial and God’s
miracle is just around the corner.
The only way to experience the intimate love, the serene peace or the
unlimited joy promised to us in the Bible is to live life God’s way. When we realize that we are living for our self, we repent of every sin and
we wake up each morning entirely at God’s disposal. We apply for the job He
directs us to take. We eat the foods He prompts us to eat.
We avoid the sin
that He warns us is trying to tempt us. We humbly and sincerely ask, “Lord, lead me to do Your will each moment of
this day.” Then we wait patiently, listening with our inner ear to His
promptings in our spirit. This opens the windows of heaven’s blessings on our
life. When we live in absolute surrender to God’s will, even trials and tragedies work out for our good (Romans 8:28).
We enjoy a constant flow of provision in body, soul and spirit; the
guidance of the Holy Spirit; and an intimate relationship with Christ in us. We do not always have what we want, because God knows that it will not be
good for us. However, we do have many more blessings in every area of our life
than we deserve and shows us deeper
levels of holiness and intimacy with Him.
Prayer:
Father God, reveal to us the areas of our life, which are not in one accord
with Your will for our life. Lead us to deeper, higher and wider intimacy with
You than we ever experienced before. Help us to realize that Your anointed Son
lives in us and provides us with love, joy and peace in the midst of
overwhelming circumstances. Thank You for giving Yourself so completely to us;
and help us to totally surrender every area of our life to You.
Thought for the
Day:
The only true
need in our life is to depend upon God’s Spirit to keep us in the presence of
God each moment of every day.
