Depend on God!

"In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. " (Proverbs 3:6)

Charles Bridges explains how this works out in everyday life:
“Take one step at a time, every step under Divine warrant and direction. Ever plan for yourself in simple dependence on God. It is nothing less than self-idolatry to conceive that we can carry on even the ordinary matters of the day without his counsel. He loves to be consulted.”

Why is this so hard to do? well namely its Pride. Thinking we can do anything apart from God is Prideful. Proverbs tells us "In ALL your ways" not some, not only when you want to, or only when its too hard. All is a big word!

"We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
Rejoice always;
pray without ceasing;
in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. " 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

I think this is another verse I tend to gloss over. "Rejoice ALWAYS" Theres another big word. always not sometimes not when life is going your way but Always! and my weakness "Pray WITHOUT CEASING". So we are to always be Rejoicing and Always be praying. And thirdly "in everything GIVE THANKS". These are just a few things God has convicted me of today :)


My prayer for my family and friends this Christmas Season is that we would focus on Christ and the true meaning of why we celebrate. To experience the amazing gift that God gave to us so that we would be saved. Dont let Christmas be Hollow.