Enriched, empowered, refreshed...all words synonmyous with the feelings I have when I leave the Edward's home on Sunday nights after spending time with a group of misfits that love Jesus in their own unique way. In so many ways I feel that this group of guys are so close to the group of fishermen, tax collectors, etc. that followed the Messiah 2,000 years ago. I love you all!
I mention them for the fact of the topic that came up last night! They are all in the middle of seeking "God's will" for their lives as it pertains to college and life beyond high school. As we dialogued about this for a while something struck me. I have heard it prayed so often and I myself have prayed it so often, but truly is it accurate.
For example:
Dear Jesus, Please show me your will concerning this or that. In Jesus name, AMEN!
But truly is God's will something we have to pray for or is it something that is just "there!?!?!" Is it something we seek out or is it something we live within.
In John 15 Jesus says that "He is the vine and we are the branch..." He states that if we remain in Him we will produce "much fruit." He then continues by stating, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given to you."
Ask whatever you wish and it will be given! Do you see this? Jesus is saying when we are living within HIM, living out who He was while He was upon this earth, we receive what we ask for! Why? Because we are desiring He desires(ed).
Stay with me...
So, when we are praying for God's will are we missing the boat. Instead of praying for God's will, should we be praying and seeking the abiding in Christ and we will be in HIS will no matter what!
Recently I was sitting with two people and they were talking about seeking "God's will" whether they are right for each other! Is this accurate approach or should they seek greater to abide in Christ and this sought "will" for their life will come to them?
Just a thought...
