Our pastor has started the Experiencing God Bible Study at our church on Monday nights and though I'm only two days into it, I can see the potential that this study has. I plan to share the most meaningful points form each day or week as I'm able here.
In our walk with the Lord, do we typically ask Him his will by saying What, When, How, Where, Who, and What will the outcome be? Or do we trust Him enough to say "You go with me, tell me what to do one step at a time, I will do it"?
I have to be honest here and say that I fall into that first category more often than not. As Brittnee and I put our house up for sale and make plans for the future about where to live, what size house to have, careers, and the things we want to do for Thomas (and other children if we decide), I've found myself asking God what's the outcome, what will the end be? And in asking that I realize the weaknesses and gaps in my question. I'm actually saying to God that if you will show me the end, I'll figure out how to get there. And that is absolutely not the way I should approach life. Experiencing God says "My primary concern should not be, What should I do with my life tomorrow? but, What does God want me to do today?"
John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life." Jesus doesn't tell us in this verse that He will show us the way, give us a map, or tell us which direction to go. He simply says that He is the way.
Lord, I pray that I focus more on my daily walk, opportunities, and joys of life, than on 10 or 20 year plans and dreams. Thank you for the reminder to focus on today and not to let myself be consumed with the worries or concerns of tomorrow (Matthew 6:34).
In our walk with the Lord, do we typically ask Him his will by saying What, When, How, Where, Who, and What will the outcome be? Or do we trust Him enough to say "You go with me, tell me what to do one step at a time, I will do it"?
I have to be honest here and say that I fall into that first category more often than not. As Brittnee and I put our house up for sale and make plans for the future about where to live, what size house to have, careers, and the things we want to do for Thomas (and other children if we decide), I've found myself asking God what's the outcome, what will the end be? And in asking that I realize the weaknesses and gaps in my question. I'm actually saying to God that if you will show me the end, I'll figure out how to get there. And that is absolutely not the way I should approach life. Experiencing God says "My primary concern should not be, What should I do with my life tomorrow? but, What does God want me to do today?"
John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life." Jesus doesn't tell us in this verse that He will show us the way, give us a map, or tell us which direction to go. He simply says that He is the way.
Lord, I pray that I focus more on my daily walk, opportunities, and joys of life, than on 10 or 20 year plans and dreams. Thank you for the reminder to focus on today and not to let myself be consumed with the worries or concerns of tomorrow (Matthew 6:34).
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