There are so many options in life in our modern world. Many new technologies, advances in former technologies in medicine and science and manufacturing, new restaurant and retail experiences, etc. all give us a wider variety of choices in our vocational direction.
However, God formulated a plan for our life before we were ever born, and in the center of His will for us is the happiest place on earth (Ephesians 1:1, 1:4, 2:10). If we take time to seek God’s direction for each moment of our life, He joyfully shows us His path for us.
He never neglects the work of His hands (Psalm 138:8). We are His sheep, and He calls us His people (Psalm 100:3). He is our Father who bought us with the blood of Jesus shed on Calvary’s cross, and He not only made us, but He establishes us as well (Deuteronomy 332:6).
In His constant presence, we experience fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). He gives us wisdom, knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6), and instructs us in the ways that we should go (Psalm 32:8). God’s Word tells us that He will guide us with His eye (Psalm 32:8). For this to happen, we must be looking into His face.
When we honor the Lord, and place our hope in His mercy, He keeps His eye on us, delivers our spirit and soul from the effects of death, and protects us during the trials inherent in life on this globe (Psalm 33:18-19). His ears are always listening for when we cry out to Him for His help (Psalm 34:15).
In Christ, we are a new creation and we shed our carnal nature as the righteousness of Christ develops in our soul (2 Corinthians 5:17). People see our devotion to Him, and they glorify God with their own life (Matthew 5:16). He is our guide throughout our life, and even through death (Psalm 48:14).
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for making our paths in life straight for us, for giving us light in the darkness, and for leading us in Your paths of righteous living (Psalm 18:28; Isaiah 42:16). Remind us not to make our own plans, but to walk in the steps that You predetermined for us to follow (Proverbs 16:9; Ephesians 2:10). We rejoice that You guide us with Your eye and Your counsel.
You provide for all our needs throughout our lifetime until we join You in glory (Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 58:11). Remind us to make a habit of reading Your Word, for out of it are the true issues of life that guide us on our journey (Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 4:23). When we are troubled or broken by the trials of life, You restore our soul, and lead us back to Your straight and narrow road that leads to life (Psalm 23; Matthew 7:13-14).
Thought for the Day:
People admire creation, even when we refuse to believe in the Creator of all things whose ways are perfect, whose word is tried and true, and who protects us when we put our trust in Him alone; we are only truly blessed when we follow His instruction and learn from His precepts.
- 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalm 94:12
