When we turn our will and our life over to the care of God, He immediately begins to work to help us change. The discipline of prayer and meditation helps us hear from God and correctly handle the ongoing events of our lives. As we put God’s word into practice, we will learn to recognize His voice as He guides and directs our ways.
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (Jeremiah 33:3, James 1:5 NIV)
God has a wonderful plan for each of our lives. No day is wasted. In every moment there is a lesson for us to learn as God rebuilds us according to His original plan. Even our past mistakes can be used by God to bless others and let them know how much He loves them. As we continue to obey God and do what He says, His will for our lives will become clearer. God promises that we will have a life that is better than we ever could have thought of or imagined.
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 20-21 NIV)
Reading and meditating on scripture reveals to us the nature of God and His desire to affirm the unfailing love He has for us. In our daily devotions we are not simply seeking to learn facts about God but are consciously seeking to get to know Him more intimately.
As we become familiar with God’s character and ways we will be empowered by God’s Holy Spirit to live fully surrendered to His ways.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I welcome the work of Your Holy Spirit to reveal Your will and Your ways to me. Help me to live humbly before You and honour You by practicing Your principles in all my affairs. Amen
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