It really got me thinking. How many times do I think I'm doing what God would want because it is a "good cause" or "something for the church" but God didn't need my help or even ask for it. I was also reminded of Abraham who left all he knew to go to a new land that God would give him and he never made it there, but with faith he continued to go the path God sent him. Moses never made it to the promise land but he continued to be faithful and obey. They trusted that God had a plan even if they didn't understand it.
Waiting on the Lord, being faithful in the everyday things that he asks of us, listening and then obeying. It really isn't that hard... why do we act like it is? I hope this week I stop and wait and listen before just jumping right in. It might do me some good to actually ask God what his plans are... he may just tell me.
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"How many times do I think I'm doing what God would want because it is a "good cause" or "something for the church" but God didn't need my help or even ask for it."
And such a blow to the ego, sometimes, huh? That is my problem. I am CONVINCED that people/things need my help and that my way is the best. *sigh* I need to sit back, shut up and listen.
I agree. This is just what we have been talking about at our church. Waiting, trusting, having faith. My preacher said it good, yesterday. He said he thinks many Christians think of "trusting in God" as a theory instead of an action. You have to actively trust him and wait on him. :-)
Lana,
Your dear sister pointed me this way to read what you had to say today. It is advice I need to heed. I just feel like David- there is a temple to be built and I I am a doer. I need to wait upon the Lord and see what He wants me to be DOing. Love boht you girls,
Debe H
Very well said. :-)
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