It was a treacherous drive home last night in ice fog with low visibility and slippery old country roads. As I cautiously made my way home, I thought about the times I've not been sure where I was going or how I could get where I needed to be. There are seasons, like the one I am in now, when I'm trying to figure out the next step on a daily basis. The thing is . . . when we know God is present . . . we are able to relax, to be confident, and to have a sense of anticipation of what's next. But, it means when we're in "treacherous" conditions, we must intentionally stay close to God. In these times we often become so focused on trying to get through the day that we are not as diligent in our study of the Word and spending time in prayer, allowing worry to come into our life. There is wisdom in seeking God first.
Consider the wise but tough words of James:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (James 1:5-7, NASB).
When we seek God first, when we ask God for wisdom with boldness, we receive wisdom without reproach. But. When we worry there's a better way than the wisdom of God, doubting the wisdom of God, thinking there must be something more to know, we lose our way.
Refuse to worry.
Choose to seek God first.
Trust in the wisdom of God.
Learning to Kickstart the day through the wisdom of God,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Consider the wise but tough words of James:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (James 1:5-7, NASB).
When we seek God first, when we ask God for wisdom with boldness, we receive wisdom without reproach. But. When we worry there's a better way than the wisdom of God, doubting the wisdom of God, thinking there must be something more to know, we lose our way.
Taking action by seeking God first is the wisest way to getting through the treacherous times of life. But. Too often, we let worry rule the way we should go, which never leads us to the pathway God has for us. It comes down to making the choice to courageously risk our life through trusting God or to be weakened with worry, losing our way.Remember you will get to where you need to go through the wisdom of God, worry will lead you down the wrong path.
Refuse to worry.
Choose to seek God first.
Trust in the wisdom of God.
Learning to Kickstart the day through the wisdom of God,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)