LAYING OUR INTENTIONS
AT GOD’S FEET IS ANOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECT OF PRAYER – and is the most honest way to live in a relationship with God. We all have intentions for what we are doing each day, whether we express them specifically or not. They may not be anything different than what we do every day or have done daily for years and years. But if we want to live in an honest and loving relationship with God, it takes an awareness of what we may take for granted. It may be difficult for many of us to accept that God really wants to be part of the details of our daily lives. But we have help from God to learn just how to accomplish this.
In 1 John 4 we hear this affirmation as a part of a larger reminder of just how much God loves us, because he gave us the gift of the life of Jesus, God’s beloved son. 13 “God has given us the Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us.” Since God demonstrated the extent of love and commitment to us in these ways, might we pray for ways to be able to accept these great gifts? When we trust God, we will find the Holy Spirit working within us, to bring us closer to God. 15 “All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. 16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in God’s love.” Therefore it is not as difficult as the world would have us think, to open ourselves to God and plan our day, or discuss the events of the day with God, as they are happening. This is one way we build our relationship with God. As we live in the love and grace God provides, it will become part of who we are, and we will be a transformed child of God, and source of love in a world so much in need of it. Gracious and loving God, we thank you for making us a part of your work of love and grace, in order to transform the world. Help us live into this work you have called us to do, letting go of our fear of failure. With you there is only strength and success when we become a channel for your love and mercy. May we trust that you have the future in your hands, and will make us a vital part of your work. Amen. PEACE
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