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I
delight to do thy will, O my God; yea, thy law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8
We’re well into January 2014, and I’m still in the
anticipation mode. How about you? I’m looking forward with excitement to the New
Year. But I’m asking myself how best to
approach this brand new year.
I’ve learned from experience that New Year’s Resolutions
don’t work so well for me. Neither does
a “word for the year”. No matter how
inspired I feel at the time, it seems by Valentine’s Day I’ve already forgotten
them.
The spirit is willing…
Nevertheless, reading my bible this morning I came across a phrase
that really captured my attention—doing the will of God from the heart. I asked God to help me make that my
prayer of intention. I wrote it on an
index card so I could read it often. Somehow that seems to work for me.
Not
with eye service, as men-pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the
will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and
not to men. Ephesians 6:6-7
And I read somewhere the other day the astute observation
that if we prayed more we would have more reasons to rejoice.
As it usually does, this Scripture set me on a search for
more Scriptures and some reflection and meditation on how to go about “doing
the will of God from the heart.”
So here are the inspired words of the apostle Paul that I’ll
leave you with today.
Rejoice
evermore. Pray
without ceasing. In
every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning
you. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
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Today's post spoke to me, Rose. I try to be of service to others, particularly elderly relatives, some of whom while appreciative constantly demand (not request) more. One is quite alone with one grandson thousands of miles away in Europe and me the only family who remain involved with her (her husband, one child and 9 siblings have passed, 2 other grandchildren non-involved). She's always been this way and I can hear my father's voice, "Just because she's unpleasant doesn't mean we have to be." I always head out to these relatives (there are others) optimistic and happy then leave depleted, feeling like any good karma created is negated by my frustration. I want to do the good from my heart and retain a servant's heart, then become annoyed with myself for getting frustrated with those I try to help. Anyone's thoughts please?
ReplyDeleteI say to you, dear child of God, to offer up even your frustrations to God as a sacrifice. Even in your weakness, He can then be glorified. And He is blessed by all your kindnesses done for His glory. Be inspired by the suffering of our Lord to continue to do good works and ask Him to help you not be weary in well doing. He knows your heart. Thank you for your honesty and your humble sweet spirit. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words and encouragement. I will write "Continue to do good works and ask God to help me not be weary in my well doing," in the notes on my phone, or on a card to refer to, perhaps even keep it in my car to read as needed. God bless you and yours, Rose.
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