His Way

The thief must no longer steal. Instead. he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. Ephesians 4:28

Why do we steal? Because we want what we cannot have and are not perfected in love. As I come to know the one who loves me He provides for all my needs and more beside. No good thing will He withhold from me.

Someone dear to me went through a times of shoplifting. This dear one struggled with change and when finally confronted with God's love was ready to walk away from the sin.

Some of us so want things to be as they were or how we ideally want them to be instead of trusting the one who loves us. He knows what will come and how it can impact on us but also how we can rise above and morph into a Godlike creature, His child.

Our God has employment for each of us, what would He have me do today? Today is Sunday. For a while now I have determined that this is the Lord's day and I will yield it totally to Him. I try to be in tune with Him and what He is doing so that I can be available for His work.

Yesterday I went for a swim and asked a lady if I could share her lane with her. We got to talking and this woman wants to come bike riding with me. I was able to share with her why I was joyful, that it was the Lord who made me happy not my circumstances.

I cannot be so focused on me and my concerns or plans or I will miss His opportunities. This applies in all areas of my life. My God wants to walk with me, be with me, provide for me, enjoy my company and work with me. He has the plan, I must trust. Amen!

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