As Charles Stanley continues Chapter 4 of Waiting on God, he discusses the second characteristic of godly prayer in waiting- being purposeful in pursuing the Lord’s plan (author’s emphasis). Dr. Stanley states that we find purpose in life through discovering the wonderful ways God is leading us “day by day and decision by decision.”
We need to understand, the author adds, that God’s will encompasses not only the minute details of our personal life but grand purposes affecting the whole of creation. The Father actively is working in both areas. He has placed the Holy Spirit within us to direct us, consistently providing opportunities to walk in the Lord’s wonderful purposes for our life and faithfully adjusting our path when we start to drift.
The Lord is desirous that we reach our full potential and will help us to do so, as Dr. Stanley explains:
“This means he recognizes all of your talents, skills, and abilities- even the innate ones, hidden in the fiber of your being and yet undiscovered. He knows the profound needs you have to feel a sense of belonging, worthiness, and competency, and He understands exactly what it would take to satisfy them. . . . His plan is to work through every bit of who you are, to bring out the very best of who you were created to be, and to glorify Himself through you . . .”
Today’s question: What untapped talents, skills, or abilities has God revealed following your vocation loss? Please share.
Tomorrow’s blog: “Ways to seek God’s guidance”
