Choose How To Live
For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through (your) faith. And this (salvation) is not of yourselves (of your own doing, it came not through your own striving), but it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
You can live under the law of sin and death, with its rules and regulations; or you can live under the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which by grace sets you free from the law of sin and death
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit, which brings us life in union with Christ Jesus, has set me free from the law of sin and death.
Galatians 5:4-5 explains that the law brings us to nothing and separates us from Christ. But the Holy Spirit will help us conform to God's will in purpose, thought, and action. Choose the law of life and say, "Today, I will enjoy a grace-filled day."
Let God Lead Others
Yes, let none who trust and wait hopefully and look for You be put to shame or be disappointed; let them be ashamed who forsake the right or deal treacherously without cause. Psalm 25:3
Our day might seem better if everyone would just do what we tell them to do. But God doesn't override people's will, and we are not to do so either. Instead of trying to control people, pray that they will "hear" God leading them. If someone persists in doing something his or her own way today, show your confidence in God by stepping aside. You may learn that you were wrong, or they may learn that you were right. God is big enough to get both you and them out of my mess they may make. Either way, He will get the glory, if you put your trust in Him.
Don't Be Afraid to Stop
The thoughts and purposes of the (consistently) righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous. Proverbs 12:5
Don't be ashamed to back off if you get out in the middle of something and find that God is not in it. Just be secure enough to simply say, "I thought this was God, but it's not, so I am not going to do it anymore."
You can apologize to others if you caused them any trouble or confusion. But there is no shame in quickly admitting that you were wrong. It is more important not to perpetuate a mistake than it is to keep people from thinking you were wrong. Don't be afraid to say, "I didin't hear from God." Honesty will keep your day going right, all day long.
Wait for Peace
A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. Proverbs 16:9
You may have to step out to find out the right thing to do. If you don't hear clearly from God, just step in the direction you think you should go, and then wait for peace. If you lose your peace, back out of wherever you were headed.
Dave and I (the author) almost bought two different buildings to house our ministry. We were in negotiations until, one morning after praying, Dave said, "Joyce, I don't have peace about buying that building, I feel like God is saying, 'If you buy that building, you are going to be sorry later.'". So we waited for peace, and now we have a building that is completely paid for with room to grow. Pray until you find peace.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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