As
we live in the presence of God, and enjoy the still, quiet moments of our
devotion time each day, then our schedule, to-do lists and responsibilities
fade into the background of our mind.
Cleansing
our soul and life, of dead works and all negative emotions, enables us to
freely hear God's voice. Unhindered by the destructive influence of the devil's
lies, we walk in the Spirit. (
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Continually
praising God for His provision in our life teaches us gratitude for what we
have, which overshadows our longings for what we do not have. We learn
contentment at His feet (Philippians 4:11).
While we praise God for who He is, for His blessings and for His perfect plan for our
life, we consult Him throughout our day and hear His will for each moment of
our life (Proverbs 3:5-6).
This
way, when work deadlines, emotional turmoil in our family, rushed schedules,
slander and false accusation, and a lack of fulfillment in our life all upset our
sense of stability, we have God's Spirit to return our soul and spirit to peace
and rest (Hebrews 10:4).
Once
we learn to live in the gratification and fulfillment, which walking in the
Spirit afford us, we never go back (Galatians 5:15-25). If life pulls us from
the shelter of God's wings, we scurry back under the shadow of our Almighty God
(Psalm 91:1,4).
We
accomplish more in our day under the instruction of God's Spirit than by the
direction of all of our lists, calendar reminders and sticky notes. The light
of God's Son brightens each step of our way (John 14:6).
Prayer:
Father
God, draw us to Your side and never let us go. Wrap us in Your everlasting arms
and help us to experience the contentment of living in Your presence (Deuteronomy
33:27). Lead us to accomplish Your will, rather than our will, for every moment
of our day.
Remind
us to look for divine appointments to share Your love with people we meet. Help
us never to look past someone who may need Your light in their life, simply
because we are too busy. Our days are numbered, and we want to live each one of
them in the center of Your will (Job 14:5; Psalm 39:4).
Thought
for the Day:
As
we contentedly dwell in the Kingdom of God and seek His will for each moment of
our life, God provides for all of our needs. -
Luke 12:31-32
