Wednesday, August 17, 2011

God's Will For Your Life

1 Thess 5:15-18  Amplified Bible
15See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody.
    16Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always);
    17Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];
    18Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

Many of us spend countless hours trying so hard to figure out what the will of God is for our lives.   These few verses give a very practicle foundation for doing the will of God.

1.    Be happy and rejoice always.

2.   Pray without ceasing (pray continually)

3.   Be thankful and give thanks in all things.

Start with these three things, as you seek God on these issues allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into truth and to help you bear the fruit of the Spirit and show the character of Christ. 

Learn to rejoice in every situation, knowing that God will reward you if you keep the right attitude.

Pray and seek the Father's plans concerning every trial and circumstance you face.

Have an attitude of gratitude when you are facing the challenges of the day.

God will honor you as you honor His Word.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Renew Your Strength

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

When we face our trials daily, many times we grow weary and feel like laying down.  But we must continue to fight the good fight of faith, knowing that God is on our side, we can press on with confidence in the Lord.   Waiting is trusting, and we must learn to trust in God and in His way of doing things.  Trusting in someone takes time, and is cultivated.  As we spend time with Our Heavenly Father, we gain confidence in His direction for our lives.  Learn to wait in His Presence, don't rush from the Presence of the Lord.  When you enjoy something you hang around and linger.   Learn to linger in the  Glory Realm.  We are changed when we spend time with Him.  His Holy Spirit will quicken your mortal body.  He will impart strength to your body, mind, and your spirit.  Stay in His Presence.  Don't hurry from His Glory.