When I was pregnant with my daughter, Caroleen, I took some time off work. It was the first free time I had had in years. So I decided to attend a Bible study at my church. It was a Beth Moore study, and the topic of living by faith came up:
"...as it is written, 'the righteous shall live by faith.'" Romans 1:17
At one point the question was asked, "How often do we take action in life and then ask God to bless it?" That got us talking about how different life would look if we asked God for direction before taking action or making decisions. That led me to the question that changed everything - How would my life be different if I asked for God's will and direction before I took action?
After that I started regularly asking God to guide my decisions, and lead my life. Then, rather than making my own plans, I walked through each day looking for God's leading in my life. The amazing result was that I felt more peace with the direction of my life. Even when things weren't going my way, I had serenity because I lived with the confidence that He was leading my life.
So I'll leave you with the same question that changed things for me. And I encourage you to just start with today, by asking yourself - How would my life be different if I asked for God's will and direction before I take action?
Prayer: Lord, you alone have the power to determine the direction for my life. I'm looking for your will for my life today.
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