“For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 AMP
Has God called you? Do you strongly desire to do this thing? He will give you the ability to do it!
I believe that God put it in my heart to write this blog. But today, the above verse verified what I believe, and I have clarity.
I have trusted Him to lead and guide me based on several Scriptures, including:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 NIV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Does God speak to us? Yes! He speaks to us through His Word! Today, His Word spoke to me loud and clear, showing me what He wants me to do.
You may wonder why I am sharing this with you today. It’s because I have been pulled away from my writing to do other “good” things. I am teaching children’s Sunday School and managing our Food Pantry Ministry, which provides free groceries for the poor. Honestly, it has been overwhelming! And it has drastically cut into my time for writing and supporting my fellow bloggers. I know I must let some things go.
“He (God) gives you the desire and then He gives you the ability to carry out His good pleasure.” Pastor Steve Yohn
“Isn’t that refreshing, to think how God changes us day by day as we allow Him to carry us through His will in our lives.” Amir Tsarfati
So what part do I play in this? I must ask God to purify my heart, surrender to God’s will, love the Truth, and study my Bible.
ASK GOD TO PURIFY YOUR HEART
“Create in me a pure heart, O God…” Psalm 51:10 NIV
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23
SURRENDER TO GOD’S WILL
Jesus prayed, “… not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42
LOVE THE TRUTH
“… wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” 2 Thessalonians 2:10 NIV Read full chapter
To love the truth means we will exalt God’s Word over our own opinions and the opinions of the world.
STUDY THE BIBLE
“ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 NIV
“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11 NIV
Trust God to guide you, but make sure you are doing your part.
Sometimes Christians hear preachers say, God told me this and God told me that. And we think, Why doesn’t God talk to me like that?
I believe that hearing God boils down to faith in His Word, not voices we imagine may be God.
I encourage you to think about God’s purpose for your life and trust the Lord to accomplish it.
“… he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 NIV
But remember, our life is a journey. Moses had many experiences before God used him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt! And think about all that Joseph went through before he became 2nd in command in Egypt. So if you’re at the beginning of your journey, know that God is already at work in your life (whether you see it or not)! In fact,
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Our walk with God is all about faith. Jesus said,
“… when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6
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