Friday, May 14, 2010
I hate it when people try to give me directions, I guess it's just a man-thing since most men don't seem to like it when others tell them what to do or what they should do. I specially dislike when I need to assemble something and I need to follow a manual. About a year ago, I bought a new bookshelf at walmart because my old one fell apart, I opened it and went over the directions, figured it was kind of easy and paid no attention, as I started putting it together, something didn't make sense, it almost seemed like a small screw was missing, so I looked around and found I had put the wrong type of screw in the wrong hole.
Now it was all a mess and I had to take it apart and start all over again...this time, I read the instructions and successfully completed the project.
It is the same way in our own walk with God, too many times we want to go our own way and think that we know better than what God knows is best for our lives. It is in our human nature to want to have full control.
Something the Lord has been teaching me lately is that, no matter how small or insignificant the task might seem, I need to follow His instructions and not try to figure it out on my own or assume I know what is a better outcome for my future.
Recently, I was given a new oportunity in ministry. To take the "Be Transformed" study a step further and reach the college campus here in town. We plan to do it in the fall, when school starts up again. Personally, I am very excited because it has been in my heart to reach the college kids, a hard task indeed since, this college here is very liberal minded, party minded and sinfully minded. I guess it's the same in most universities, but I have seen how powerful Satan's grip is on this campus. I know I can't do it alone, but only God can do it.
All this has pushed me to pray more and seek God more, since I know I can't do it alone. It has brought me to my knees and ask God "Is this the right path for my life?", which is a hard question to ask, since many times we want to do things without seeking what God wants for us. But I was reminded of setting myself to the side and let God be the main soldier in this fight. I guess I am still learning, because one never stops learning.
Here are some verses that God gave me regarding this, He is so good!
Now it was all a mess and I had to take it apart and start all over again...this time, I read the instructions and successfully completed the project.
It is the same way in our own walk with God, too many times we want to go our own way and think that we know better than what God knows is best for our lives. It is in our human nature to want to have full control.
Something the Lord has been teaching me lately is that, no matter how small or insignificant the task might seem, I need to follow His instructions and not try to figure it out on my own or assume I know what is a better outcome for my future.
Recently, I was given a new oportunity in ministry. To take the "Be Transformed" study a step further and reach the college campus here in town. We plan to do it in the fall, when school starts up again. Personally, I am very excited because it has been in my heart to reach the college kids, a hard task indeed since, this college here is very liberal minded, party minded and sinfully minded. I guess it's the same in most universities, but I have seen how powerful Satan's grip is on this campus. I know I can't do it alone, but only God can do it.
All this has pushed me to pray more and seek God more, since I know I can't do it alone. It has brought me to my knees and ask God "Is this the right path for my life?", which is a hard question to ask, since many times we want to do things without seeking what God wants for us. But I was reminded of setting myself to the side and let God be the main soldier in this fight. I guess I am still learning, because one never stops learning.
Here are some verses that God gave me regarding this, He is so good!
Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies--make straight your way before me.
Psalm 5:8
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
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