Blackaby's devotional for today states that there are two ways to look at every situation: How it will affect you and how it will affect God's kingdom.
Usually, our first initial concern would be how the situation will affect us, our family, friends and reputation. Seldom do we look at things on it's affect to God's kingdom. Well, maybe if we are besieged with a series of challenges then, and only then will we pause and question, "what does God want me to know about this situation?"
It is said that the apostle, Paul took every circumstance that he was in, to spread the word of God. Whether he was in prison, besieged by an angry mob, shipwrecked on an island or before the presence of a king during criminal proceedings to defend himself, he took every opportunity to share God's good news of salvation.
Maybe, if we stop considering how a situation will affect us, we can take part in God's activity in blessing others through our circumstance.
Message for June 25, 2011.
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Regrets come after events or actions that you thought were right but turned differently from your expectations. "What happened?", you will ask and torment yourself with the image of your mistake going round and round your mind.
What happened? You were impulsive, you did not think right, you did not include Me in your plans. There is much difference in doing things on your own and doing things with Me. Your limitation as a human being narrows your perspective of things through your biases and perception.
In everything, make it a habit to include Me as your consultant. Is it difficult to ask for My help? You only have to pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten you and we will come in full support. When you say, "in Jesus name" and you have invoked the Holy Spirit, will I be far behind? No, the three of us will help you with your plea.
Hearing your cry for help, gives us pleasure because you are acknowledging your weakness and our strength. Make it a habit to consciously call on Us, make Us part of your day, obey our instructions and nothing can make Us more happy in being needed and included in your moments of living. Think how light it would be for you if we are helping you, everything will be like a breeze but it doesn't mean you won't encounter trials. There will be trials, because without them life will be boring and monotonous, won't it?
So, keep your head up above the challenges you are encountering now, call on Us and We will help you swim through the rough waters into the shore for awhile.
You know, life is like the tide on the beach, there is high tide and low tide. A time to go forward and a time to retreat, it is a rhythm that can't go on always, there is always a drawback, a side step, a pirouette, a march, a cadenza, a slow motion which contribute to making living a wonderful experience.
Dance with life, enjoy its rhythm and remember Me always with every performance.
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