When our
purpose is to seek God and to discover His will for us, daydreaming is right
and acceptable. But when our inclination is to spend time daydreaming over what
we have already been told to do, it is unacceptable and God’s blessing is never
on it. God will take the initiative against this kind of daydreaming by
prodding us to action. His instructions to us will be along the lines of this:
“Don’t sit or stand there, just go!”
Then, there was the Our Daily Bread (www.odb.org) devotional,
about getting off track and having to be “rerouted” through the guidance of the
Holy Spirit.
Unfortunately, today I find myself faced
with the negative consequences of my own procrastination. Thinking on the words of Proverbs 3:5-7:
Proverbs 3:5-7
5 Trust in
the Lord with all thine heart; and
lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy
ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not
wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord,
and depart from evil.
Psalm 32:8-11
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in
the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no
understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come
near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that
trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout
for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Psalm 37:23-24
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by
the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for
the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 119:132-133
132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful
unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity
have dominion over me.
Hebrews 4:14-16
14 Seeing then that we have a great high
priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast
our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched
with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we
are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every
thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 John 5:14-15
14 And this is the confidence that we
have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we
know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
Dear LORD, thank You for Your
faithfulness to Your WORD, and Your promise never to leave nor forsake me. I am so grateful for Your great mercy that
endures forever, and for the assurance of and confidence in Your grace to help in time of need. Please forgive me for my sin and help me to daily crucify my flesh, specifically my pride which causes my procrastination, and which has me thinking I know best about what to do and how to do such that I don't obey or even think to ask Your way. Please draw me so close that I hear You - really hear You - with a heart always ready to instantly, joyously obey. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Isaiah 49:13
13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O
earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will
have mercy upon his afflicted.
… and my journey with Him continues …
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