🐱James 1: 5-8, 19-21; Parallel: Galatians 5:17, Romans 12:2
📖James, the half-brother of Jesus, offers practical teachings on living out our faith as we navigate the complexities of life. Fortunately, Jesus lived in the flesh & knows personally the challenges of just being human. In our daily lives, we encounter the dilemma between our earthly “wants” & the promptings of the Spirit. God has granted us the gift of free will, allowing us to make choices that shape our lives and the lives of others. These choices often present challenges or times when we lack wisdom, which are meant to draw us closer to God and cause us to seek His help.
✍️What questions do you have on “God’s plan & predestination”? What scriptures direct you for purpose? Do you ever wonder “Why”? How do you discuss the evil that happens? How do you define purpose? Share in the comments any of your thoughts. I share openly about my journey in order to dig deeper in my christian walk & also to learn from you as well!
💭Scripture affirmed to me that God has a grand plan for us all. It reveals that our ultimate purpose is to love & glorify God & then to share HIS truths to others. Simple, Right? However, our specific callings on earth are shaped by the individual gifts & abilities God bestows upon each of us, & more importantly (& the hard part) our ability to discern wisely in our choices & manage our responses to the outcomes.
🚨For me as I grow & mature in my faith, I find it is when I consistently & truthfully seek God, that His Word takes root in my heart. I whole-heartedly, knowing the full miraculous power of God, seek His will every day, but now for those big decisions, I step away from earthly distractions, focusing on following His word & what would please God. As a result, I have trust that the choices I make come from the right place, guided by His truth. This doesn’t mean I make all the right choices, but God bears my burden & will not stop directing me even when I am wrong. I just have to keep moving forward. IF it turns out bad, God has a different plan & I will return to him for my next step….(More coming on this topic 😉).
🔔God’s truth, “planted in me,” brings clarity & strength to steer through earth’s challenges to get to my ultimate goal of eternal life in God’s kingdom.
✝️God’s call for us surpasses our comprehension, yet I find peace in knowing that before our birth, God destined us for goodness (although it doesn’t always feel like it.) He walks alongside us, guiding us through life’s twists & turns. Despite the existence of evil & the consequences of our free will, God, in His wisdom & grace, works through all circumstances, even our mistakes, to bring us closer to Him. He transforms every decision we make, be it good or bad, for our growth & His glory.
⁉️Are you seeking God’s will & consistently asking His guidance? What are the desires of the flesh you need to surrender? What past choices (good or bad) have you made that you can now see God’s hand guiding you?
🙏🏻🐈Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of free will. Guide us, grant us wisdom, and help us surrender to Your perfect plan. May our lives reflect Your purpose & bring glory to Your name. Amen.
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