As a Christian I read scripture and scour books seeking a
deeper understanding of the faith I have and the God I serve; yet, at times, my
life’s purpose seems hidden and indecision creeps in! I received some peace of mind one morning when
I read this scripture:
“You did not chose me but I chose you.”
John 15:16
“God chose me”!
For years I thought it was the other way around! I’ve been so busy making
personal choices that I overlooked the Choice-Maker! Not only did He chose me but
he also has a plan …“for me”. In Jeremiah, scripture says:
“I know the plans I have for you
Declares the Lord;
Plans to prosper you and not harm you
To give you a hope and a future!”
That is a very straightforward “declaration” from the Lord;
unlike my life-plan that has had so many plot twists and abrupt turns that I
have whiplash! Perhaps we all should put
down our computer bags and take off our nametags for a time-span and focus on a
Word from the Lord!
He made the choice and bestowed upon me the gift of Life! He
placed me perfectly into time so that I would make a difference in this world. He has THE plan. So, not only is He the Choice-Maker He is the Way-Maker.
I’m so busy living in the small-minded confines of my plots
that I call plans that I’ve totally forgotten that fact! Surely the Creator of the Universe is more
capable of planning out and fulfilling goals than I! Like the navigation option in my phone map….I
sometimes have to take action and “re-center” my life. Re-centering is a very small task that requires
the important act of listening. In doing
so we receive the directions we need. God says we can always hear His voice-if
we listen:
“Whether you turn to the right or the left
you will hear a voice saying
“This is the way to go
Walk in it!”
I never have to be lost again because I have an internal map! And, I no longer have to maintain the posture of perfection in order to maintain my position because I am already Chosen. In turn, I have chosen to base my life on the pursuit of God, The Creator; His Word, His promises, His prophesy and all the mysteries of eternity. It’s all there in one map-The Word of God!
I never have to be lost again because I have an internal map! And, I no longer have to maintain the posture of perfection in order to maintain my position because I am already Chosen. In turn, I have chosen to base my life on the pursuit of God, The Creator; His Word, His promises, His prophesy and all the mysteries of eternity. It’s all there in one map-The Word of God!
The knowledge that God chose ME is profound! He is in control and He chose me! No matter what I do …I am Chosen; No matter
what I master or what strives to master me, I am chosen. No matter what I conquer or what evades me;
no matter what brings me joy or what hurts me, I am chosen. No matter how I miss the mark or disappoint
myself or others… and in all my vices and in my greatest victories-I am
chosen!
It takes one action to come back to center; the act of
acknowledging the designer of all things; God.
In the beginning God created
The heaven and the earth.
Genesis 1:1
That’s one big
map!!!!
Song Recommendation:
So Will I (100
Billion X)
By: Hillsong UNITED
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