Getting To Know How Good Life Can Be
Thursday September 19, 2019
As we continue to pay attention and do what God’s word says He will reveal more of His will for our lives. God has good plans for our day-to-day living and He’s more than willing to make those plans known to us. God has promised us a life that is even better than we could imagine. This is the purpose of prayer and meditation – to get to know the good things God has planned for us and then shape our lives around His life-giving principles. As we act on what God teaches us we become more and more conscious of how well His ways work in all our relationships.
Jesus said: But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. (John 15:7, Jeremiah 33:3, James 1:5-6a NLT)
Meditation and reading scripture reveal to us the nature of God and all the promises He has made. Underneath the "spiritual exercises" is God's desire to affirm His unfailing love for us. As we pray and meditate on God’s Word, we are not seeking to simply learn facts but rather to consciously get to know God.
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. (John 16:13, Psalm 69:32 NLT)
As we become familiar with God’s character and ways and make them the foundation for our daily living we will become more and more aware of the loving and uplifting presence of God in our lives.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I welcome the work of Your Holy Spirit to guide me as You reveal Your will for my life. I am grateful that you give me the desire and power to carry out what You have prepared for me to do. Help me to humbly serve You in Your divine purposes and to honour You in all my ways. Amen
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