May 20, 2008

“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life–and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.” Romans 12:1 The Message

What are you going to do today…?

You can do a lot of things today. You can live your life in your own strength. You can try your best and ask God for help if you need him. You can do anything you want. Or … You can begin this day by offering your whole life: your everyday, ordinary life to God and let him direct your steps. He is generous … Jesus gets the last word in your life … so you can give him your everyday plans … all those things that go unseen. You can give Him your “thought life” … all those areas that you may run to, hide in, or escape in order to avoid trusting in God’s great plans for you. Jesus wants your life “put together and on your feet for good”. He knows that is only possible through Him today. He isn’t going to force you. He is offering you the gift of His life in order for you to make your life a gift available to Him. It only takes moment …

“It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ — eternal and glorious plans they are! — will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does. 1 Peter 5:11 The Message

Ken Chester: In His Grip is sent M-F to Everyday Followers of Jesus and friends of Priority One (P1f.org)