While attending a bible study we were asked to take an index card and right down our prayer request for the evening.  It’s funny with all of the things we have to pray about my request has been the same for months.  So this is what I wrote:

“Lord your way is the only way, my way is of the flesh.  I want to move in your way.  Show me, oh Lord, the right way (Your way)  that I may not fail you.  I want to hear your voice.”

After everyone  wrote down their request we laid our hands on each one and prayed for the answers.  When we were finished we all grabbed our individual request and took them home.

I have been deeply seeking God for direction.  Little by little the Lord has answered. I think we all just want God to show up and say “Okay, here it is…”  But if we truly look deep enough the answer is there.

In my morning devotion today I was reading in Proverbs.  There are 31 Proverbs, one for each day of the month.  I was on Proverbs 16.  Verse 3 says “Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.”

My works…hmm what are my works?  It’s whatever I put my hands to, my gifts to, or my talents. The question is do I first commit them to my Lord?  That was the key!  God was answering my prayers.  The Holy Spirit is my guide. His word is a lamp unto my feet.  I must commit my works to God.

My thoughts have been a tangled mess.  I couldn’t separate my plan from His plan in my life. His word says if I commit my works to Him, then and only then, will my thoughts be established.  I taught not long ago about God’s word being established in our lives.  This means that His word would be set up over a period of time-permanently.
So, now the picture seems to be coming together for me.  I first commit my works to the Lord, and then my thoughts shall be established!  Praise the Lord for all of His goodness and Grace!
Brandie

During our retreat at The Cove this past weekend God amazed me yet again. We talked about “Footprints Wanted” on Friday night. On Saturday the women heard about “Ashes to Beauty” and then that night we talked about “Let my Word be established”.  As I sat through all of these sessions I was brought to the realization of how much God desires for me. He wants me to have a life I can only dream of. He wants more for me, than I want for myself. But, and there is a big one. It is going to cost something. It is going to take service, obedience, humility, mercy, grace and love. As those things begin to work in my life more, God’s promises and blessings will be brought forth.

So many times we view Christian service as what we can and will do for God. That is completely wrong. Christian service is about allowing God to work through and in our lives. He wants our footprints. He wants us to go. He wants us to follow. How long will we continue to sit mulling over past hurts and wallowing in fear?

God strengthen me for this day. Show me your desire for me today. Help me be obedient to you. Guide me and direct me. Let my life be a sign pointing to you, Lord. I pray no one see me, just the work of Your hands.