Well, this morning brings another beautiful sunshiny day, although a bit brisky. Had to go back in and grab a light jacket for my morning walk; and the warm conversation and birds chirping all around, set the tone for a wonderful relaxing time. Such a refreshing start to any day!
I love walking and talking with the Lord in the early hours of morning, before all the hustle and bustle of life begins. Allowing God to become the main focus of my life and giving Him control over every thing, no matter how great or small, has brought such a relaxing peace of mind too difficult to describe; but so wonderful to experience! Knowing that no matter what comes my way, good or bad, God's got it all covered in the palm of His hands, is an assurance that brings peace beyond measure. Life is good, and God is greater!!!
The purpose of our life is far greater than our own personal fulfillment, our own peace of mind, or even our own happiness. It’s far greater than family, careers, or even our wildest dreams and ambitions. To know why we were born and placed on this planet, you must begin with God. John 1:3,"Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made" We were born by His purpose and for His purpose. Jeremiah 29:11," For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future." God created you and me for the good, but unless we come to know Him and allow Him to guide us; we cannot know His divine plan and will for our life.
Ephesians 1:11-14 tells us, "In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory."
It's in Him that we find out who we are and what we are truly living for. From birth, He has had His eye on us, had even created perfect designs on us for glorious living, and desires for us to enjoy an abundant life built on Jesus. It's not about obtaining wealth, or a sense of success, or even obtaining degrees(which are good in their own right), but it's about finding Jesus and God's will for our life; and then setting our focus on the His predestined pathway; that we obtain true success in all areas of our life and feel the refreshing peace flood through our minds that no man can give. Only in God can true peace be found.
My prayer for you is that you will begin to set your mind on things above that are eternal and not on earthly things that pass away. A life built on the foundation of Jesus will stand firm when all manner of hell comes against it. With God, and In God, we can do all things! Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
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