Walking
in the center of God's will keeps us within His safe parameters for our life.
We find joy and peace even when we encounter trials. When we change our focus,
we step into God's peace that has nothing to do with our circumstances (Philippians
4:7).
Regardless
of the amount of time and effort that we put into our perfect plans, they tend
to end up in frustrating chaos and broken hearts. It is only as we seek God for
His plans for our day that He will determine our steps (Proverbs 16:9).
Our
time and effort is much more productive when we walk according to the direction
of God's Holy Spirit. We may experience setbacks and roadblocks even then, but
we know that Satan is attempting to hinder us, and God will get the ultimate
glory.
We
trust in the Lord with our whole heart, at all times, even when His directions make
no sense to our human understanding. This mindset prevents worry, anxiety and
fear. We know that nothing will snatch us out of His hand (John 10:28-30).
Hiding
under the shelter of His wings (Psalm 91:1-2), allows us to enjoy the safety of
resting in Him. We do everything, even down to the tiny particulars of life,
for His glory (1 Corinthians 10:31). If we do not know what to do in any
situation, we wait on the Lord.
We
do not force the issue or make a decision without God's complete peace ruling
in our heart (James 1:5-6; Colossians 3:15). God is not in a hurry, so we can
take our time and make sure that we hear from Him. God teaches us and shows us
the way under His watchful care (Psalm 32:8).
Prayer:
Father
God, we do not want to waste our time by pursuing our own goals (Proverbs 28:6)
- building our paneled homes, while Your House lies in disrepair (Haggai 1:4).
Help us to focus on Your will and not on our own plans. As we delight in You,
You will give us Your desires in our heart (Psalm 37:4). We can never thank You
enough for answering our prayers.
You
heal our diseases, provide us with Your presence in our life, and keep us
safely sheltered under Your wings. You work out even the most horrific
circumstances for our ultimate good (Romans 8:28), and we can trust in Your
benevolence and justice not only for us, but for generations of our descendants
as we serve You wholeheartedly with our life (Exodus 20:6).
Thought
for the Day:
As
we trust in the Lord (Psalm 20:7), He …
Never
forsakes us (Psalm 9:10),
Showers
us with His unfailing love (Psalm 13:5),
Remains
as our God (Psalm 31:14),
Calms
all of our fears (Psalm 56:3),
Blesses
us beyond comparison (Psalm 84:12),
Makes
our paths level and straight (Proverbs 3:6),
Gives
us courage as His own children (Isaiah 43:1),
Delivers
us from troubles (Daniel 6:23),
Comforts
our heart (John 14:1), and
Fills
us with joy and hope by the power of His Spirit (Romans 15:13).
