It's so life-giving to my spirit to hear from God and let him speak life into me. Today, I'm going to Isaiah 48:16-22. Take a moment to let yourself hear his words for yourself. Do you hear a word of conviction or encouragement? Let what he is saying settle in your heart. Don't rush on to what I write. First, listen for yourself.
The Spirit is emphasizing to me these phrases:
"I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you. . . . If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river. . . . There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked." (v. 17-18, 22)
If there is one thing almost all people share in common, God, it's our difficulty being convinced that you know how to lead us to experience life at its best. When I sin it's because I think whatever it is will make my life better or happier. Why don't I trust your love and wisdom more? I know that you are for me, not against me. You teach me your ways not to keep me in line but to free me to live. I want my life to be full of peace, and only you can give it. Today, Father, I choose to go your way. Remind me that every temptation I will face is an opportunity to either say yes or no to having peace in my life. I choose peace.
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Oh Lord, you are so good to continually offer me peace and to remind me how it is that I can obtain peace in my life. You are the peace giver, and only you! There are certain situations in my life that I want to control, because I think I know how they should unfold. But, time and again, I realize that trusting and following you are the only true ways to peace in my life. Lord, I also choose peace.....and that means choosing your lead in my life!
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