Over the last two weeks, we have discussed God’s will for you in 2023. It is a bit of a tease because God’s will stands through all time.
In week one, we covered that God loves you and is trustworthy. (Psalm 143:8A)
Week two was embracing God’s guidance on your path in 2023. (Psalm 143:8B)
So what is the finale to this series?
You are mine
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!” (Psalm 143:10 ESV)
Did you notice the exclamation point? Knowing who God is versus calling him “mine!” makes a difference.
How do you interact with your children compared to a stranger’s child at the grocery store?
A passionate relationship with God, rather than one in passing, calls for more because you want more from Him.
More of the love, trust, and guidance only he can bring to your life.
But wait — there is more.
The psalmist is crying out for God to give instructions on how to walk in his will.
We ask Google, friends, family, educators, and experts to teach us things we do not know. Then, we can ask God to teach us the most crucial skill.
To live within his will.
His will brings peace, hope, love, direction, inspiration, comfort, and wisdom.
Let’s pray
God, your will shows me how to treat others, providing peace with my neighbors, tells me how to use money with insight to live within my means. Teach me what I am to know to live in your will for 2023. Thank you for always being with me. Amen.
Until next week, keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,
Michele Marie Weisman
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“You are mine.” This sentence hit me – it is exactly the last sentence of my first novel! A baby is born and the point of view shifts to her. As her father holds her, she studies him and, deep in her bones, knows him. (The mother, in that instant, sees with a smile that this minutes-old infant already has wrapped her father around her tiny pink finger!)
Such a good analogy, Sally. That all encompassing relationship that makes all else fade. What is the title of your first book?
“Bead of Sand”
By the way, thank you for the lovely card you sent, with condolences for the loss of Phillip’s sister and sister-in-law. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
And Phillip especially appreciates that it has no glitter on it – he hates glitter because it gets all over everything. He cleaned offices professionally until retirement, and this time of year (and Halloween), offices were inundated with cards covered with glitter. It always got all over the desks and the carpeting and was resistant to vacuuming. (Of course, one doesn’t see sympathy cards with glitter …) 😉
Awe, Sally. A condolence card is a way to hug the heart. I am grateful it did not carry glitter with it, and can understand where Phillip is coming from. That would be frustrating in his previous career. ✨ Thank you for the title of your book. That is a great title!
I’m encouraged every. Single. Day. Knowing
His will brings peace, hope, love, direction, inspiration, comfort, and wisdom.
Thank you so much Michelle for sharing these truths and promises.
Awe. Thanks for stopping by, Shyla. You are such a great encouragement to remain in His will. Blessings my friend. ❤️