(A repeat from last year)
Frances and
I recently discussed how easy it is to begin endeavors without
asking the Lord for His leadership, enabling, and the realization of His vital
presence.
"Commit
thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5).
Certainly some
matters demand such quick response and attention that we have no time for
conscious prayer and commitment of our way to the Lord. Also, the intent
of our heart forms the primary factor
of whether we perform our doings in a manner honoring to God, and in the light
and power of His Person (Proverbs 4:23). The prevailing reality of our relationship with the Lord
Jesus Christ doubtless assures His working in times when we may not
specifically pray.
It remains
true, however, that our relationship with God is meant to be consciously
realized and experienced. Growth in consistent communion with Him is a
primary aspect of this blessed gift given to the trusting heart, and further
growth ensues when much receiving is preceded by much asking. We are
also provided with increasing opportunity for praise, thanksgiving, and the
heart-filling vibrancy of Love received, and love returned. "I love the LORD, because He hath heard my voice
and my supplications. Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I
call upon Him as long as I live" (Psalm 116:1-2).
God privileges His trusting children to begin our ways and
endeavors in the love, presence,
wisdom, power, and enabling of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Our lives will
be more consciously lived as such sacredness of all things is
recognized, and most importantly, God will be more glorified in us and by
us.
"He is the head of the body,
the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all
things He might have the preeminence."
(Colossians
1:18)
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