We Have Different Rules ~
One thing God's sheep are known for is encountering trials.
The messes we make, the struggles we face, and the horrors Satan
sends our way can sometimes seem endless. Even our service is
more work than joy and reaps little result or reward.
All of that would suddenly change if we could just get this
one thing. We cannot overcome, succeed, or achieve any kind of
spiritual greatness by the world's methods. WE HAVE DIFFERENT
RULES.
When we remove "I" from any situation (how I feel, what I
think, how it will make me look, I can't), we begin saying,
"Okay, God. I'll speak when You give me the words and shut my
mouth the rest of the time. I'll go where You want me to go and
do what You want me to do. I'll wait on You. I'll listen and
observe. I want to use Your plan instead of mine. I'll do it
Your way', De. 5:24, 27.
Then, stand back and watch for the miraculous! God quiets
storms, calms seas, puts out fires, meets needs, and makes paths
(vs. 30).
God also says, if His children would just do this all the
time, they wouldn't find themselves in such messes (vs. 29).
We don't have to climb up to His standard, be good enough,
or measure up. God meets us where we are and empowers us to do
whatever He asks of us. He doesn't need our fancy plans,
inventions, or schemes. All He's waiting on is a willing heart.
God has provided His Book of Love, His Holy Word, our
personal "How To" Book ... the Master's Tools for every
situation. Once we realize God never gave rules to lord over us,
but as an inheritance to His children to help us find the path to
peace and victory, we become eager to seek Him more.
Believing God is a choice that requires action. In
recognizing its' benefits, it becomes our way of life. Satan
can't defeat it.
® by Joyce C. Lock
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About the Author:
Joyce C. Lock founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and
"Share a Smile"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ .
She also has a published e-book, "The Difference",
which can be purchased here:
http://www.theeaglesgarden.com/
