Level Ground
9 September 2009 Wednesday 12:21 AM
"Teach me to do your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground" - Psalm 143:10. On level ground – that caught my attention. The first thought that entered my mind was 'be humble', and it has been a struggle. But in the midst of all the challenges and temptations to take myself up… God has been more than faithful and more than graceful to teach me His ways.
I can be arrogant if I want to. It's just a choice away. At this point in my life I can say that I have gained enough bragging rights to be mayabang. Promotion, a number of friends, an active ministry, a fulfilling relationship with God, and much, much more blessings! I can even brag about the wisdom God has shared with me thru His word. I have never been so close with the Word of God ever in my life; so I can easily brag about that too. But no. To Him and to Him alone be all the glory, honor, and praise. Without Him, I am stripped of everything. No blessings, no family, no friends, no job… I am nothing without my Savior and King in my life.
"Teach me to do your will, for You are my God…" He is. He is my God. For my plans are doomed to fail but His are steadfast and good – pleasing and perfect. "No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him" – 1 Corinthians 2:9. Whoaw! Mystery and romance all in one! God has always been the best selling author of love and romance stories. J He doesn't even sell it. He gives it for free! J Who wouldn't want such a lovely surprise? J I do! So to His will alone, will I submit. J
This I have learned. I am not perfect but God loves me. I fail but God still loves me. His spirit leads me, and He won't stop till I become like His son – my King and my Savior – Jesus Christ.
