Monday, May 01, 2006

God's will has been on my mind a lot lately, mostly in relation to man's handling of it. We can either submit to it and walk lovingly in it moment by moment, or we can deny it, deceiving ourselves, and subject ourselves to fallen human strength which results in some measure of worry. I'd like to apply the first, but more often than not, I find myself losing a heated battle with the latter. Pride is really the foundation of it. Do I want to deny myself that the Father might be exalted at my expense? Fall in love with Him, with His will, and choosing to do His will becomes easy by His grace. It's often said, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." His providence may not always sound all that great. Ignorance is one thing normal people can't stand having, and we let it get the best of us sometimes. But regardless of how "great" trusting His will may sound, if we love Him, the choice is a no-brainer. Worry is cast out by such faith. Who is going to take care of those I have been discipling over this summer? Are they not His first? He's got them covered. What does He want me to do, and in what location? The work is planned, the tickets paid for. God has our lives before Him, complete. We see pieces as He shows them to us. So what's the worry? Forget yourself. Acknowledge Him. Trust.