Friday, October 12, 2012

Psalm 118:24

New International Version (NIV)

²⁴ The Lord has done it this very day;
    let us rejoice today and be glad.

Everyday is a gift from God. They are not all going to be spectacular stand out days therefore if we changed our mindset and valued each and every day as a gift we would be happier. And more appreciative of life.  I thank the good Lord each and every morning for another great day and I thank Him for being in my life and I give each day to Him.  When we keep Him in the center, everything will come together. I no longer worry or fret because He promises to "steer my wheel" in the right direction. Psalm 25;4,5 tells us to wait on Him and He will show us His ways; teach us His paths; lead us in truth for He is our God of salvation. Meditate on that and truly ask the Lord to engrave that on your heart for it will save you years of frustration, anxiety, angst and heartache. We have to get out of His way by making a life decision to stop trying to plan it all out. You may think an innocent decision you made today on your own without consulting God first was no big deal but they all lead to something much bigger. We must change our thoughts on how we view God. We must evaluate our priorities as to where He falls in line to everything else. Do you value His will? Do you strive to live out His purpose for your life? These are all the things that you must assess if you truly want to live a Godly life that is based on His value for you, not what you value or desire for yourself. It is a hard thing to face but a true life changer. If you go on living for yourself the very things you are holding on to will be taken so it is only a matter of time. To listen to and to obey the Lord willingly is what we all should strive to do. You will see everything in your life come together and your heart will soften, your mind will be clear and your soul will be open to all things of Him. And your life each and every day will be a wondrous gift from God.