FaithWalkDaily
February 7, 2009
Psalms 5:11 Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.
How do you know what's the right thing to do in any given circumstance?
Do you trust your own heart? God said every inclination of man's heart is evil (Gen. 8:21).
Do you look to what your friends are doing? If your best friend has an abortion does that mean it's okay to kill an unborn infant? If they smoke is it okay to smoke? If they like to get drunk, is it acceptable to be drunk? Scripture says the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and all life is precious. Therefore we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves - and the unborn.
Do you do everything by the law? Gambling is legal, does that make it right? Prostitution is legal in some places, is that right? Abortion is legal. Does that make it an acceptable practice?
What's the result of seeking your own ways and disobeying God? Guilt. Shame. Misery. Hopelessness. Dispair. Depression. Anger. Fill in the blank________________.
There's one way to go, one way to know.
God has the answers, trust Him alone.
My best inclination is often in err,
The sins of our fathers have left us impaired.
The fact is, only God can be trusted. Our best judgment will lead us wrong every time. But Jesus promised us a counselor when He ascended to the right hand of the Father and Jesus never lied. The Holy Spirit lives in each one of us, every minute of every day. If we quiet ourselves for a moment, we can hear His sweet voice directing us. Let's listen now...
Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.
Heavenly Father, our trust is in You, our joy is in You. All the ways of man are corrupt but You have given Your very heart within our souls to guide and direct us according to Your plans and purposes. If we but quiet ourselves to hear that still small voice within, the way is clear. Thank You Lord, that you didn't just leave us here to fend for ourselves, but have provided all that we need, right within our grasp. In You we trust. In Jesus' name, amen.
