Heart Reflections: His Will or Ours?

I shared this quote awhile back with some friends and thought it may be something that would encourage you as well.

God doesn’t reveal His will for our consideration. He reveals it for our participation. – Andy Stanley

Often I find myself praying or asking God for what I “think” would be the best for my life instead of letting Him reveal it to me and being joyful in what He wants for me. Or worse when He reveals His will and I don’t like some of the stipulations because I want the ability to negotiate the terms instead of just doing what He asks of me.

I am grateful when He does make His will clear for us even if that means it will not always be smooth sailing. Thankfully we serve a merciful, gracious, forgiving, and loving God because I feel like I stumble and make mistakes more often then I should.

Hope everyone is having a great week. Praying for you, I know it is difficult doing everything that is set out before us each day. Before long the kids will be grown.  I pray that we will be able to look back on these days rejoicing in the time we spent investing in their hearts and lives.