Led by God

Led By God
By Patricia Ang

“Commit to the Lord in whatever you do and your plans will succeed. In our heart, we can plan our course, but it is the Lord who determines our steps.” How many of us actually submit our plans to the Lord and have faith to be led by HIM? Many of us want things to be done our way, but in actual fact, aren’t we suppose to do things in God’s way and in HIS time?

What does it mean to be Led by God? It is to surrender everything to the Lord – whatever that we have, our thoughts, our expectations, the people that we care for and also those we interact with. We ask him to lead us in our thoughts and actions, and to remember that whatever we do, we do it for his glory. Always remember that whatever God plans are for you, they are for your best interests. Sometimes when things do not happen the way you want it to happen, it could be a blessing in disguise or it may not be an appropriate timing or it may just be God’s way of saying ‘NO’ for that particular issue. It is someone’s loss not to cherish you for who you are but always have faith that God loves you and HE definitely knows the desires of your heart. Keep on praying and grow in your relationship with God.

In our lives there are times we face countless opportunities yet there are times certain matters in our lives may not be going well with us. There may be times no matter how hard we try, we may face closed paths as we surge forward in our actions. And as we are so busy devoting our time and energy to paths that will not yield productive results, we lose sight of the available opportunities that are present within our sight. Be conscious of the people and signs that come along your way. They are there are a reason, it could be God’s way of guiding you in your lives. Yet one being oblivious to these signs will be a fruitless effort on HIS part. At times when we are awaken from our senses, and return to the available choices, the doors may be closed by then. Don’t waste time on doors that are closed. Listen to what Our Lord has to say. At times HE shows us the signs and indications through the people we meet but are we willing to put aside our ego/pride to listen. Remember only people who care for your well being will bother to give you advice and pray for you. They do not have a duty to do that, they do it out of good intentions. Do not take these people for granted.

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). God walks through us as we engage our minds, open our mouths, move our feet and use our hands to do what he has already put into our heart. Say ‘Yes’ to our God and you will feel the inner peace within you. HE will give you the ability to perform HIS will. Pray to the Lord for the ability to discern what is HIS purpose and direction for you in your life. The Lord does not reveal to you HIS will to you. HE calls you and as you move out of our comfort zone and obey Him. HE reveals to you step by step, empowering you as you go on in your life.

God is never content with status quo in our lives. Every day in countless ways, HE will develop you into a greater likeness of His Son. In our respective lives, we will be given experiences and put into situations that will allow us to grow in spiritual maturity i.e. having the same attitude, the same responses and the same discernment as Jesus. When you begin to understand that, to be led by God will take on a whole new meaning.

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, and working for the Lord and not for men. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”