"Would you say discovering God's will is like trying to catch a butterfly that's always just out of reach?
Or maybe you feel it's like fishing, where you cast a lure and hope for the best?
Both scenarios lack the assurance that you can know God's will.
Jesus, on the other hand, was absolutely certain He knew what His Father had planned (John 6:38-39).
In fact, the Father gives believers His Holy Spirit to reveal His purposes for each one.
Scripture is God's primary means of communication.
With principles that address all areas of life, the Bible is the Father's instruction book for living.
Maintaining the Christian life apart from a steady diet of His Word is impossible.
The Bible provides us with guidelines for living, and the Holy Spirit helps us apply its wisdom to our daily decisions.
The more familiar we are with God's Word, the easier it will be to see the relevance of scriptural precepts to our lives.
Not adhering to the Lord's plan will result in missing out on the abundant spiritual life that Christ has promised.
Even more importantly, veering from God's way will mean failure to bring Him the Glory He deserves—glory that would result from following His plan.
Unless the Word of God has a central place in our lives, we will find it almost impossible to be certain we are in His will.
Today is the day to change all that.
God is waiting to meet with you in His Word. won't you join Him?
There isn't anything on your schedule that could possibly be more valuable than time spent with your Father."
{Discovering God's Will was Taken from Dr. Charles Stanley's magazine, In Touch, pg. 44 of May 2013}
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Let’s pray:
“Father, I desperately need Your guidance in setting priorities and goals. I am so tired of trying to please everyone in my life. I want to please You and do what You alone have created me to do. Help me learn how to listen for Your voice. Teach me how to see and do Your perfect plan for my life. I want to live each day abiding in You. In Jesus’ name, amen." Mary Southerland
“Father, I desperately need Your guidance in setting priorities and goals. I am so tired of trying to please everyone in my life. I want to please You and do what You alone have created me to do. Help me learn how to listen for Your voice. Teach me how to see and do Your perfect plan for my life. I want to live each day abiding in You. In Jesus’ name, amen." Mary Southerland
Today’s Bible verse: 2 Chron. 19:3b "And hast prepared thine heart to seek God."
Today’s quote: Andrew Murray – Faith in a prayer-hearing God will make a prayer-loving Christian.”
Some thoughts today: The lies
of Satan tend to cut us to pieces. God’s Word is a sword that cuts things away
so they can be healed.
- If you have an ear to hear, God will
guide your every step.
- The following is taken from Sarah Young's book, Jesus Lives. She writes to us as though Jesus is speaking, using Scriptures which tell us these truths:
"When the way before you seems dark and threatening, you can still trust Me to guide you. Walking by faith is akin to using radar to discern the way you should go. Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, fix your eyes on Me. I can show you a way forward where there appears to be none. Moreover, as you strive to stay in communication with Me, your soul opens up to Me. Even in the midst of your struggle, My loving Presence can fill your soul with warm delight." ( pg 8) Ps. 139:12; 2 Co. 5:17; Ps. 143:8; Heb. 12:2
- The following is taken from Sarah Young's book, Jesus Lives. She writes to us as though Jesus is speaking, using Scriptures which tell us these truths:
"When the way before you seems dark and threatening, you can still trust Me to guide you. Walking by faith is akin to using radar to discern the way you should go. Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, fix your eyes on Me. I can show you a way forward where there appears to be none. Moreover, as you strive to stay in communication with Me, your soul opens up to Me. Even in the midst of your struggle, My loving Presence can fill your soul with warm delight." ( pg 8) Ps. 139:12; 2 Co. 5:17; Ps. 143:8; Heb. 12:2
Tuesday’s post: #31 Pastoral Indiscretion C. Peter Wagner
Thursday's post: #32 Pastors Need Intercession C. Peter Wagner
Saturday's post: The Painful Lie Veneal Williams (some words are harmful, when consoling someone who's lost a love one)
Sunday's post: Choose Joy Diane Derringer (cancer survivor story)
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This post has just soothed my heart and put a smile on my face. Thank you Mrs. Oathout and dr. Stanley for these timeless words of wisdom. I'm gonna go grab my Bible pronto!
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