Seeing the Obvious

Several people have talked with me this week about their need to develop and strengthen their personal prayer and devotion life with the Lord. As Christians our most vital relationship must be the one we have with the Lord. We are simply sinners who are in need of God's grace on a daily basis. I don't want to be like so many others who are wise in their own eyes or rely simply on their own strength. I know precisely what I am and who I need. Each day I spend time with the Lord and it's there that I ask for His strength, His wisdom, His grace, His mercy and His forgiveness. I'd be a fool to think I could go a day in my own strength or abilities. I'd be crazy to say that I have it all under control and don't really need Him. Yet this is how so many people live. Their need for Him only arises when there's a need. Two of my favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5-6 which tell us in the Amplified, "Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. ⁶In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths." Their is so much wisdom found in these verses if only we'd do what they say. Today, recognize your great need of the Lord. Don't try to make it through on your own strength or without Him. Live in His strength, receive His grace and follow His leading. It's as simple as surrendering your day to Him :)