Too
often, we plan our day and traverse the course of it by relying on our human
understanding. We feel stress, pressure, irritation, exasperation; and
sometimes, even sheer panic over everything we have to accomplish in one
day.
Our
to-do list grows each day, as we add what we failed to complete yesterday. We
attempt to squeeze in all of the activities, which we feel are necessary for us
and our family.
This
all changes once we determine to trust the Lord with our day. We submit our
energy, resources and thoughts to Him; so that He can accomplish through us only
those activities, which He ordained for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
God
directs all of our steps (Proverbs 16:9). He takes the mountains and valleys
out of our day, and makes our crooked paths straight (Palm 27:11).
We
no longer feel like each day is all up hill. We do not fear trials, because we
know that God is in control. We serve Him with a submissive heart and
complete devotion.
God
is always available to everyone who seeks His will for their life (1 Chronicles
28:9). As we listen attentively, we will hear God’s voice directing our
steps all through the day (Isaiah 30:21).
We
consult our Father God before we start any project, and we follow His Spirit’s
direction. The Lord tells us where to go and what to do when we get there.
God
promises to work out everything for our good, as we obey His will (Romans
8:28). All it takes is for us to realize that our life is not our own, but His;
bought with the blood of Christ as a ransom for our sins (Jeremiah 42:3, 10:23;
1 Peter 1:18-19).
Prayer:
Father
God, You do not find fault with us, and You give us Your wisdom any time we ask
for it (James 1:5). We no longer feel any anxiety about what we must accomplish
with our day, because You hear our prayers as we rely only on You (Philippians
4:6).
Remind
us not to futilely spin our wheels attempting to accomplish our own will for
our life. Help us to walk in Your Spirit and to obey His direction throughout each
day.
Thought
for the Day:
God
will establish our plans, if we consult His will about everything we do.
– Proverbs 16:3
