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#@*%! The Torpedos! (or How To Do God’s Will in 2010)

January 1, 2010 in spiritual growthwith 0 Comments

What’s the “trick” for knowing what and how to do what God wants you to do in 2010?

Here are a few suggestions taken from what I have learned.

1. Show God You Care. The main thing God wants to know is – do you care? We show God we care by spending time with him. And, by the way that’s also how we get wisdom and know what to do every minute of each day. We all wish God would text us his will, but that’s not his style. God “whispers in our ear” when we are close to him, when we are right up alongside of him. So, get as close and as quiet as you can, so you can hear him whisper his will.

2. Beg God To Confirm. God will prove to you what he wants you to do, if you ask and ask and ask (that goes back to showing him we really care). If over time you find you can not do anything else but ______, (because he always brings your thinking back to this then now its time to do #3.

3. “Damn The Torpedo’s!” David Glasgow Farragut was an officer in the United States Navy who is remembered for his order to “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” That’s a great attitude for doing God’s will as well. When it comes to God’s will, when you know what it is, move full speed ahead -no matter what!

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4. Forget Future Answers. Understand that God does NOT want you to have all of the questions about your future answered. If he answers all your questions you don’t need faith. Our faith lights our Father up, so much so that it is impossible to please him without it (Heb 11:6).  You will spend the rest of your life wishing God would answer all of your questions today. But he will not, because trusting him through faith is huge to him.

5. Just Do It. Spend time in his word daily (at least 5 minutes a day because this shows him you care) and pray daily (away from others, just you and him so you can hear him ‘whisper’ in your ear), and stay focused on what God has your hands doing right now, as long as that door is not shut by him. Do your best and when it is time, he will show you the next step.

Question: Do you know what God wants you to do in 2010?

My Favorite New Testament Chapter

December 14, 2009 in bible studywith 0 Comments

The “if”/”then” chapter of the Bible (John 15) is one of my favorites. It tells us:

  • What we have to do to stay joyful (great time of year for that!).
  • What is required for God to work a miracle on our behalf (the Creator of the heavens and the earth working a miracle for little ol’ me. What could be cooler than that!).
  • That Jesus will be our “friend” if…
  • That to participate in the greatest adventure life has to offer we have to be willing to play hurt.
  • That God “appoints” us (amazing!).
  • What we have to do to be “filled with the Spirit” (a requirement for a fruitful life and ministry).
  • That God loves us so much that he is willing to give us a 24/7 coach (Counselor) if…

John 15 is a short chapter that is incredibly rich. Check it out!

Question: What is your favorite chapter in the Bible? Why?