Jeremiah 29:12-14 In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you, says the LORD.
During my recent seven-month absence from writing, I have been pondering, wondering, and searching...
· Am I being effective?
· Am I missing something the LORD is trying to tell me?
In the process of all my pondering, wondering, and searching I have been reading the works of many other authors, including my own Write From My Heart devotional entries. Ironically, it was three of my own comments that shone like a flashing light to tug at my heart.
Second chances almost always require more work and effort. Wrongs must be set right. Repairs must be made. And many times the LORD requires travel down a path of hard work. Each of us may face our own challenges of setting past wrongs right and repairing what we have damaged. What work or effort will this require? It is different for each of us. All I know for sure is that the LORD will be with us every step of the way.
Instead of asking for your list of plans or wants to be fulfilled, ask God to provide the wisdom, courage, and strength to handle whatever He places in your pathway with grace and patience when needed. Ask God to open the doors He wants you to use, and to give you peace about the doors He closes.
It is not our outward appearance of Christianity that matters to our Heavenly Father. It is the condition of our heart—and He knows the difference. Check the condition of your heart.
What have I learned?
· Am I being effective? Why do I need to know that answer? All that is required of me is to be obedient; my Heavenly Father will evaluate the effectiveness of my obedience.
· Am I missing something the LORD is trying to tell me? Until I listen more and talk less, I am always prone to miss something. Be still and know that [HE] is God.
After much pondering, wondering, and searching, I realize my prayer (first scratched into a journal December 19, 2016), remains basically the same with only a few updated alterations. You are welcome to join me in a similar prayer of your own, customized to how the LORD is working in your life.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help me to be obedient to whatever nudgings You place on my heart. Guide me in the diligent study of Your Word. Provide the measure of understanding You trust me to handle correctly. Provide the thoughts You want me to write for others to read. Open the doors You want me to use, and give me peace about the doors You close. I ask that in all things You receive all honor, glory, and praise. May Your will be accomplished and may I be useful to You.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
The devotional Pondering, Wondering, and Searching appeared first on Write From My Heart at https://writefrommyheartblog.blogspot.com
Email: Dotty Willmon, writefrommyheartblog@gmail.com
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