Good Morning,
I have struggled with understanding what God wants for me to do in my life. From what I have read and those I have spoken to, this is a common concern and challenge.
A few days ago, during my prayer walk, (walking our dog Bo) I was praying on this concern when a thought entered my mind.
I have heard thought this before, and overlooked it for its simplicity. In fact, I think many of us overcomplicate understanding what God wants for us.
The thought is, before I do any action, I simply ask myself, “Do this bring Glory to God?” If the answer is no, then don’t do it. If the answer is yes, then do it.
· Does walking the Dog bring Glory to God. Yes, as I fulfill my stewardship role to my family and in my care, I honor God.
· Does doing a good job at work bring Glory to God. Yes, as I show my love for the Lord by doing my best for him, and give the world an example of Christ-like behavior.
· Does looking through the swimsuit issue of sports illustrated bring Glory to God. No. It puts our attention on the lures of the world, rather than on HIS kingdom.
Now that I got that down, my next step is to actually stop and ask these questions more often during the day.
Enjoy!
Sanford
Sanford Berenberg
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