for me as I live my life before You.
It is my desire to glorify You in all
that I do: my work, my recreation,
my relationships, my finances, my
service, my personal habits, my
time. Is there something that I do
or neglect to do that hinders You
in any way?
recreation, my relationships, my..." Do you hear the repeated word, "my"? Your life is not
your own, remember? Every single thread in the fiber that makes up your existence
belongs to Me. It is My life that is to be lived out in you as a channel and vessel. Learn
that it is not your work but Mine, not your relationships but Mine, and so it is in every area
that you may think of laying claim to. It is all Mine.
One thing that may hinder My working through your life is that sometimes you get in
the way. Now I love you, and I know it is not your intention to do that, but sometimes you
seem to think that I am not doing My job as well as you might. When you take things into
your own hands and timing, that demonstrates a lack of faith in Me. In the same way, a
failure to step into My purposes for you is also a lack of faith.
There is a balance to be gained as you learn to walk by faith. Remember that I am
alive and not only with you but living in you just as you live in Me. We are in this together.
As you learn and see My will regarding a decision, stay very close to My heart and seek
My method and timing. They will often surprise you because you would have done things
differently. When it seems that I give no clear direction, proceed according to your
common sense and desire, for I have sanctified those areas of your life as well. Ask Me to
open the right doors and close the wrong ones as you proceed, and again, stay close to
Me. Trust Me to guide you step by step and believe that I will not only manage the
doorways but also speak to your heart as you listen.
These are issues of faith because they take place right where you live. You must
trust Me and believe that I can bring about the very best in My way and timing. You must
also be convinced that I cause all things to result in good for the one who is submitted to
Me. That means that in some decisions you are simply free to choose, and I will work it all
for good, whatever your choice. Of course, that is in cases where you have truly sought
My will without having your own agenda and found Me to be silent. Do not hesitate to
pursue new opportunities you encounter. I will give you the light you need for each step,
or I will shut the door.
Your heart is committed to Me, and therefore, you may walk in freedom and
confidence. I will be faithful to you, for I cannot be anything but true to Myself, and we are
one. We are bound together closer than a father and child, a husband and wife, or
creator and creation. It is My blood that has washed you and made you My own. You and
all "your" things have been bought, paid for, ransomed, and redeemed. It is no longer
your life but Mine being lived through you. So do you suppose that I care how it all works
out? Do you believe that I have the power to do all things well? Then trust Me and live in
joy and peace as you bring everything to Me with a heart of obedient faith.
Romans 8:28-32; 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 Peter 1:18-19; John 15:9-11
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