I can't remember where I got this from but it is a very powerful prayer that I once prayed and God has been reminding me of it lately.
"Beloved whenever you are in doubt as to which way to turn, submit your judgment absolutely to the spirit of God, asking him "blessed spirit, I give to you the entire responsibility of closing every road and stopping every step that is not of God. Let me hear your voice behind me whenever I turn aside to the right or to the left."
I have been doing a ton of thinking, reflecting and seeking as God has prompted me in my heart. I am at a cross roads in life and what I keep coming back to is obedience. Christ was obedient to death on a cross, Abraham was obedient to the point he was willing to sacrifice his son. Noah was obedient enough to build an ark in a dry arid land for over 100 years. Paul obedient to death, Stephen... to death. Me????? Good question.
So either I am the only one who reads this or no one else likes to comment. Either way, that is a powerful prayer and it's funny that Buck and I were just talking about to what price are we willing to pay for Christ-are we willing to lose friends, comfort, money, our lives. And as I was reading Forgotten God by Francis Chan he makes the comment that as Christians we should look so different in our love and commitment. I often wonder if I didn't go to ETBU or know someone from church would they assume I was a Christian and do I obey God so much that I radiate His love. I want to make a difference and I want to be remembered for making a difference and you are so right...it begins with obedience.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to read that someone else wrestles with these things! I look forward to hearing how God is working in you and using you!