Over the weekend my Pastor wove into his sermon two questions Christians need to ask themselves and other Christians in their life. These two questions are familiar in our church, but they’re so foundational to a Christian’s life I’m all for repeating the idea.
So what should we be asking ourselves, and other Christ-followers around us?
- What’s God doing in your life?
- How can I help?
The idea behind this is that God is already involved in our lives. We don’t have to sit down and make a list of our goals and ask God to bless our plans. He already has a plan and wants what’s best for us—what we need to do is become more aware of where He’s leading us.
How do we gain that awareness? By seeing the opportunities around us that point to God’s glory. So often I forget that God didn’t create me just so I can have a fun and happy life. He created me to get to know Him, to be loved by Him and to let others know He loves them, too. So when I read the Bible I need to see if God is trying to tell me something for today, rather than just studying the text to gain knowledge about Christian history. I need to ask God outright to guide the moments in my day and ask Him to be my eyes, looking for His perspective instead of my own.
Ready to join me?
Maureen, You are so right. I am studying “Experiencing God” by the Blackabys with a group at my church. You are saying exactly what that is saying. God is at work around us, we have to see it, and join Him. He invites us to work with Him and gives us God-sized things to do. We just have to step out IN faith and do it. You are just the right voice for what I am studying now and have reinforced it. Thanks
So glad to hear this, Connie! I love seeing God orchestrating His messages around us. 🙂