TODAY'S QUOTE

"As divine guidance begins to unfold,

it always seems to come with hard,

gritty work." 

-Loren Cunningham in

"Is That Really You, God?" 

TODAY'S QUOTE

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"The guidance of the Spirit is generally by gentle

suggestions or drawings, and not in violent pushes;

and it requires great childlikeness of heart to be

faithful to it.  The secret of being made willing lies

in a definite giving up of our will.  As soon as we put 

our will on to God's side, He immediately takes 

possession of it and begins to work in us to will and

to do of His good pleasure."  

-Hannah Whitall Smith

THE GUIDE

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GOD'S GUIDANCE.

"The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make;

for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful."

-Colossians 3:15 (GNB)

When will I ever learn?

Many are the times that I wanted and needed God to guide me.
And many are the times when I have started in a direction that seemed correct and felt compelled to take.  Even after prayer.

And many are the times that I have wasted; time, money and energy as a result.  Because I have not waited for the peace of God to guide me about the matter.

God is the source of peace.
See Romans 15:33 and 16:20 as an example.

Jesus gives us peace by being united with him.
See John 16:33.
Perhaps that is the problem.  I have been too much on my own.

"And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:7 (GNB)