As the Day Begins “If ye will not obey…then shall the hand of the Lord be against you.” 1 Samuel 12:15 Obedience is not a popular word, but it is a necessary one. In 1 Samuel 12, Israel had asked for a king, and Samuel reminded them that no political structure, personal preference, or outwardContinue reading “The Obedience That Leads Us Home”
Tag Archives: God’s will
MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL
As the Day Begins “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” — Acts 9:6 There is something deeply honest about the question Saul asked on the Damascus road. He had influence, education, determination, and religious passion, yet when confronted by the risen Christ, all of those things suddenlyContinue reading “MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL”
The Strength to Choose Again
As the Day Begins “I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.” – Psalm 40:8 There is something deeply honest about beginning a new day with the recognition that yesterday may not have been our best. Many of the circumstances we face are not random; they areContinue reading “The Strength to Choose Again”
Chosen Direction
Walking in God’s Will with Confidence As the Day Begins “It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” — Philippians 2:13 There is a quiet tension many believers carry as they begin their day: Am I truly walking in God’s will, or am I simply followingContinue reading “Chosen Direction”
When Faith Thinks and Obedience Acts
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that following God’s will is not blind faith, but guided obedience shaped by both trust and wisdom? Many believers have heard the phrase, “Just step out in faith,” as though God expects us to disengage our minds and simply leap into the unknown without thought. Yet when I lookContinue reading “When Faith Thinks and Obedience Acts”
When Faith Thinks and Obedience Acts
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that following God’s will is not blind faith, but guided obedience shaped by both trust and wisdom? Many believers have heard the phrase, “Just step out in faith,” as though God expects us to disengage our minds and simply leap into the unknown without thought. Yet when I lookContinue reading “When Faith Thinks and Obedience Acts”
Delayed, Not Denied
Walking in God’s Unstoppable Purpose A Day in the Life “But Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive, of the men who went to spy out the land.” — Numbers 14:38 There are moments in the life of faith when I feel as though the actions of others haveContinue reading “Delayed, Not Denied”
The Hidden Path Beneath Your Feet
On Second Thought “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” — Ephesians 2:10 There is something deeply reassuring about knowing that God is not improvising with our lives. The word Paul uses in Ephesians 2:10 for “workmanship” is poiēma, from whichContinue reading “The Hidden Path Beneath Your Feet”
When God’s Instructions Seem Overly Specific
DID YOU KNOW God’s will often feels confusing not because it is unclear, but because it is more detailed, relational, and purposeful than we expect. Scripture does not shy away from this tension. From the precise architectural commands of the tabernacle in Exodus, to the unexpected healing at the Pool of Bethesda in John, toContinue reading “When God’s Instructions Seem Overly Specific”
Strengthened by Christ
The reflection focuses on the importance of embracing suffering as a means to align with God’s will. Drawing from 1 Peter 4:1-2, it emphasizes surrender, trust, and faith amidst daily challenges. The message encourages transforming hardships into opportunities for spiritual growth and reliance on God’s strength for the future.