What does it mean to acknowledge God in all of my ways?
Earlier I was challenged about whether my life would really be that different without the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. How would my approach to work be different? How would the way I engage in family life be different? How would the time be spent if the Holy Spirit wasn’t present and directing my steps?
Well, I have a good idea of what I would be like to a large degree without the Holy Spirit operating and being in control, because there are those moments when I see myself operating without Him. As though I don’t need God to help me in this predicament, because it’s easy, I’ve done it before, it won’t be a challenge. I need God for the tough things, but for everything else there’s Mastercard I got this. It doesn’t take long for me to see the error of my ways.
There is something about seeing things in the present in the light of what God looks for from me. There’s dedicating my day to God at the start of it, but also looking to be consciously aware of the need for God in every aspect of the present. Whether it’s routine activities at work, or a casual conversation with one of my daughters, it’s so much better engaging in with God’s wisdom, leading and inspiration.
I’m not claiming to be an expert in the firled and to be one who is always acknowledging God in the things I do. There is, however, the reality that there are a list of blessings I can look at in the present and acknowledge God for it. My family – spiritual as well as by blood; great support network of people feeding into my life and allowing me to feed into theirs; opportunities to be a blessing and serve others; opportunities to learn and grow in knowing Jesus and how that impacts different areas of my life. I can acknowledge today that I am where I am because of the goodness and grace of God. I have not reached the destination at this time, but the journey is an enriching one because He is here with me as I look to Him in all my ways.
It’s fascinating that as I do that, the paths I walk on are at least clear from step to step.
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For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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