April 2006
April 25, 2006
My Will vs. God’s Will
Have you ever had a VERY strong desire to do something, but you soon found that it wasn’t God’s will for you? You scream at the top of your lungs in disapproval and vent your frustrations. Your emotions cry out, your heart hurts, and your mind is losing its grip…yet, God’s decision remains unchanged. Regardless of the internal or external tantrum we put up, God calmly speaks His will.
I am thankful that God allows us to voice our pains, frustrations, and even disagreements. The venting anger often reveals our truest emotions (and some over inflated ones as well). He helps us place our lives into its proper perspective and see our situations through His love. Though you may believe your desire may be the best solution for your circumstances, God is sovereign and knows what you and others need. Your desire could mess up His plans for you or someone else even though you have the purest of intentions. Your way may only cause more heartache and grief, rather than joy and prosperity.
We may not always understand God’s purposes, but we must accept them graciously. He knows what He’s doing. God has our best interest at heart and will move heaven and earth to help us. God is not just looking at the temporal and here and now, He’s looking into eternity!
With a calm mind and spirit, we can say “your will be done Father.” Amen.
Why we do something is just as important (if not more important) than what we do for someone. We may do great works for others, but the true intent may not be to bless them, but to be seen; receive special recognition or favors; money; or something of personal gain (Proverbs 16:2, 21:27). Though our motives may not be recognizable from the outside, they are never hidden from God – whom we must give an account on the Day of Judgment (Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10). In our daily living, we must ensure our motives are pure and righteous before man and the Lord.
If your motives aren’t right, you should think twice before proceeding.
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