If Jesus were to say to you, “What can I do for you?” would you be like the blind man in Luke 18, who said, “I want to see Lord” [my paraphrase] because he knew that one thing would change the quality of his life forever? Or would you be like the person James talks about who asks amiss for things for your own pleasure? (James 4:3)
The blind man knew if he was given his sight, he would no longer have to beg and depend on others—he knew being able to see would change his life forever for the better. Some of us think that if we had more money it would change our lives for the better forever. Maybe—maybe not! I say that because I know for a fact that some of us need to be better stewards of what we already have. And more money would only equal more mismanagement of your funds. Many say, “I would pay my tithes if only I made more money.” Start giving something faithfully now, until your faith is built up to tithe on what you have—don’t wait for more money!
There are so many women bombarding God daily with prayers for a husband. Why? Because they think they would no longer be lonely, they would have someone to talk too, someone to care for them and the list goes on. But the truth is you are wrong in your thinking and what you are asking for…this so often falls under “asking amiss”. I know some of you don’t like that, but it’s the truth. I say this because if you are seeking God and His will for your life, you don’t have to worry Him for a husband or really anything else. Yup, that’s right! You grow into wanting what He wants for you.
We should spend time trying to figure out what it is we really need or want from God that will change our walk and life in Him. Tuning out the constant chatter of what the world and everyone else says we need to make life good.
Are you one who has trouble being submissive to those who have authority over you? Don’t get along with your boss or supervisor, so you’re begging God for a new job? It’s not so much the job as it is you and your attitude. Wouldn’t it be better to ask God to show you why He has you there, and help to learn the lessons needed?
Maybe you’ve become a nag to your husband. You’re constantly trying to get your way or change him. You might even be one who wants out of the marriage because it resembles nothing of what you had dreamed. Wouldn’t it be of a greater benefit to ask God to help you to see your husband through His eyes and love him as you love yourself? Wouldn’t it change your life to be obedient to God’s Word in the way you deal with your husband? Yes, it would.
Are the problems in your life ones you created by poor choices or running ahead of God? That is a good question we need to ask ourselves. Reason being, often the answer is “Yes!” Once we can take responsibility for our mistakes, then we can move forward in a more productive and meaningful way with God.
Unforgiveness of past hurts, clouds our world on a daily bases. A rebellious and disobedient spirit causes problems in every aspect of our lives. Total disregard for the things we already have, will not set us up to gain more. A lack of caring for others and a selfish heart does not express the love of God to others. The absence of common sense and wisdom will always 'cause you trouble and not trusting God is a recipe for disaster. Jealousy and envy will only make you unhappy. These are just some of the problems many of us struggle with and the list is quite extensive.
So if Jesus were to ask you, “What is it you want me to do for you?” wouldn’t it make more sense to ask for that which would change us to look more like Him? Wouldn’t it benefit us more to ask for a Heart that forgives and a spirit of obedience? What about wisdom in making decisions, a pure heart, a spirit of gratefulness and a gentle and kind spirit? What if we could love our neighbors as we love ourselves? And most of all, the ability to trust and love God with all our heart and learn to lean not to our own understanding but acknowledge Him in all our ways. How about that?
Sisters I hope I have stirred something in you today so that you will take a deeper look at what you are asking God for and make sure it is not a waste of your time. I say that because, we can ask and beg all we want, but if it is not God’s will for our lives it ain’t gonna happen! So let us focus on those things that we know to be His will for us. We can never go wrong in striving to be more like Christ….never, never, ever!!
Look for a blog next week, until then….be blessed!!
Love & Hugs
Ponnie
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