June 4 ~ 1 Chronicles 22:13
If you obey the laws and teachings that the LORD gave Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and brave and don't get discouraged or be afraid of anything.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
So often, we operate in fear, because we do not really recognize God’s presence. We have not made the connection between seeking His will – and doing it – and experiencing His protection, blessings, and success. So often we ask, “Why is this happening to me? I’ve done everything I was supposed to do… I’ve lived right and been a good person.” And maybe we have done exactly this. But we have missed one vital component… we have not ASKED God what He wants… and then acted on it.
The difference between muddling through life and really LIVING lies greatly in Who is making the decisions and guiding our steps. If we are including God in all of our plans… physically asking, “Lord, what do you want me to do? How do YOU want me to proceed?”… and then acting on God’s will, we truly have nothing to fear. God will handle everything – from selling the property we need to unload to working out conflicts in our marriage or relationship to helping us find a new vehicle to drive or our first apartment.
If something doesn’t seem to be coming together in your life, I encourage you to stop and ask God to guide your steps. And if you feel you have been doing this already, I encourage you to step back and take a good hard look at all aspects of your relationship with Him. What are you missing? There very well may be something that is not lining up fully with His will for your life. Once you figure out what piece of the puzzle is turned the wrong direction and make an adjustment, you very well may see a shift in everything else. And remember… God’s timing is always perfect. Trust Him to know which time is the right time… and ditch the fear factor. Operate in perfect confidence that you are in God’s will… and He is in total control, and you will be successful.
©2010 Debbie Robus
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