middle of God's will

There are so many things that keep us in the middle of what God wants for us. Maybe that is something you are seeking as I do. Even Jesus prayed that prayer we have heard in the garden right before His arrest ending with “Father, not my will but your will be done.”

How can we be in that place? In His will is the safest place for us all. Here are some thoughts from Sunday’s sermon about being there and staying there.

What we pursue helps us stay close to God.

1 Timothy 6:11 NIV

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Just pursue Christ knowing and believing that He hold to the facts for my life and the best for me. My sin is forgiven and I set your eyes on Jesus.

Hebrews 12:2 NIV

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

It’s all about Jesus, and I’d rather have Jesus than anything else. Is that true for you?

1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT

Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!

If you want to win, go in that direction. Seek Christ. Stay with Christ. Serve Him. Worship Him. Above all others treasure Him.

That is how we will for sure stay in the middle of God’s will.

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