God-Centered Living
I awoke today with more energy and feeling more refreshed than in previous days. I ordered a new cordless electric grass trimmer. It arrived last week and so I had the opportunity to try it out.
After some office work and lunch, I went to get a haircut. The stylist asked my how it looked after she finished. I said, “it looks more gray than I remember.”
It looks like West Nile Virus Mosquitoes are increasing in number in our immediate area. Last week we did have a door hanger from the City of Fort Collins about precautions to take. I have been in contact with the Larimer County Health Department to keep current on the status in our area and what our HOA should do as far as spraying.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8
When I read this verse I think of the the idea of “God-centered living.” The reason for that, is the little word “for.” The word the Psalmist uses is not “then.” God’s steadfast love and direction is tied to “trust” and “Lifting up [our] soul to the Lord. That is worship, seeking the presence of the Lord.
It is like the Psalmist is saying, “here is my commitment to the Lord, here is what I need each day.” Lord each morning, I need the reassurance of your steadfast love. In my life I need to know the “they way I should go.” I believe the reason for that, at least in my life, is that with all the challenges and obstacles of life If I know I am walking in God’s love and direction, I can deal with what may come my way.
The petition, “make me know the way I should go…” reminds me of a devotional I was reading this morning. The author pointed out that many people miss God’s direction because they are sitting still and stagnant waiting for some “word or revelation” from God. He pointed out that Paul was continually pursuing God’s purposes. He would at times direct him where to go, by keeping him from going where he was planning on going.” (see: Acts 16:6-10) The old adage is “it’s hard to steer a parked car.”
The simple message is, trust in the Lord and continually seeking His presence, results in the assurance of God’s love and God’s direction for our life. The message is simple. The application can present the challenge. That is what the God-centered life is about.