God's
plan for our life is the reason for our presence on this earth in our
particular timeframe and location. We are complete in Him (Colossians 2:10;
Acts 17:28), and He makes us whole and healed and vital (Acts 4:10). He
provides everything we need to live a fulfilled life on this earth (Psalm
90:12).
Therefore,
we are wise if we consider His plans before our own, His goals instead of ours,
and His desires above those of our human reasoning (Ephesians 5:15-17). His
will is the firm foundation on which we base our choices, and is our guide for
every-day living.
Our
peace comes from total surrender to His will and complete trust in Him alone
(Matthew 7:7). This world is not our home (Hebrews 13:14). We are simply
pilgrims and aliens who dwell in the temporary tent of our body (1 Peter 2:11;
2 Corinthians 5:1, 4), until He calls us Home to His house (Psalm 27:4).
God
has a perfect plan for each moment of our life (Ephesians 2:10). Our true
existence comes from our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Our very breath is according to His will. When we stop breathing, we enter the
eternity of our choosing (John 3:16-18).
Our
function on earth is to glorify God with our thoughts, words and actions, as
His ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20), as well as to abide in His presence in
the very center of His will, which truly is the happiest place on earth.
Prayer:
Father
God, You intend for everyone, living everywhere, in every century of time, to
seek You with our whole heart, because You are never far from each one of us
(Acts 17:27). It is only in You that we live, function and enjoy our very
existence on this earth as Your children (Acts 17:28).
Teach
us to love You, obey You, and cling to You, because You are our very life
(Deuteronomy 30:20; Colossians 3:3-4). You provide for us abundantly above
anything that we could ever ask or think, and we find our joy and peace, in the
center of Your will. We praise You, and we want to glorify You with every
aspect of who we are in You.
Thought
for the Day:
Proverbs
3:5-6 gives us a succinct format for living our life:
1. Trust in God alone
2. Do not depend on our
human understanding
3. Consult Him for His
direction for each moment of our day
…
and He will certainly guide our steps.
