Yesterday the devotion (written by Van Walton) from Proverbs 31 Ministry hit right between the eyes. It was talking about that we run sometimes in front of God and we don’t wait on Him to guide our way. I have done it so many times, and I am sure will do it until this life is over.
I think I’ll do the right thing, but than I get myself into a mess and cry out to God and ask Him for guidance. Why do I do that? Because I am human and think I know what is best for me. Ha – that is a great joke.
Not waiting on God is like not asking/getting directions to a place you never have been. Just taken off, not sure where you are going…
I want to share the closing prayer from yesterday’s devotion by Van Walton:
“Great Shepherd, You are the leader of my life, yet I choose often to create my own way rather than follow You. I end up lost, turned around, in a bad situation, or totally confused. I know that following You is the only way to navigate my life successfully. Forgive me and remind me that You are the Way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.â€
My prayer for you and me today is that we are ready to listen to God’s voice more often and asking for ‘directions’ in our life.
Saved By Grace – Through Faith
A big Amen to that. I always think I am in control of things until I get into a mess and then I cry out for God’s help. I don’t think I will ever learn since I do this over and over, ad nauseum. I am so thankful that every single time God forgives me, does not abandon me, and then He graciously shows me the way to go.
It is so easy to let our pride and misplaced zeal to get the best of us. Good to see that our Lord has spoken to you to this end, as its something we should all heed.
Brad