Day 9
Point to ponder: God smiles when I trust Him.
" The smile of God is the goal of your life."
Verse to remember: The Lord is pleased with those who worship him and trust His love." Ps. 147: 11(CEV) I believe we were created to love and be loved by God and now on p.70 Rick says" He longs for you to know him and spend time with him. This is why learning to love God and be loved by him should be the greatest objective of your life. Nothing else comes close in importance." Amen Rick. I am so there with you Bro. You know so often , myself included, people find it amazing that THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE cares about us and wants to spend time with us. Why shouldn't he? He created us. How many of us have children and don't want to ever get to know them or spend time with them. It's to bad we believe this lie that Satan has planted in our midst. He's our father.
And so he smiles when we love him Supremely( who wouldn't, I mean a simple hug brings a smile to our faces,) And why shouldn't we love him supremely? Look at all he's done for us. He proved His supreme love for us on the cross when he loved us more than life itself.And how can you love someone supremely and not trust them? Love and trust come hand in hand don't they? And then when love and trust are in place shouldn't obedience fall into place. Then there's praise. When someone does something for you ,you thank them and often tell someone else what they have done for you. Why not do the same for God. He Gives you a beautiful sunrise in the morning He takes care of your every need and He finishes the day off with a gorgeous sunset.We are so blessed. We all appreciate a good heartfelt thank you now and then. What makes us think God would not?
When I observe one of my boys doing something they're good at ( even not so good at) especially when they enjoy what they are doing I can't hold bake the smiles. God is no different. Remember we are made in his image. Why wouldn't we get those traits from him. ( the only traits we don't get from him are sinful ones). Now I know it's not as easy as it sounds. Why not? These things should come naturally with love shouldn't they. So why don't they? Maybe I need to examine my relationship with God a little better. Maybe I have some untruth in my thinking about God. Or maybe Oh I don't know . I need to pray for God to reveal what walls I have in the way. I just have to praise God and thank him for his great love and patience with me.
Question to consider: Since God knows what is best, in what areas of my life do I need to trust Him most?