Imagine you are getting dressed in the morning and you start by putting on your shoes, then your socks, then your pants, and finally your underwear. It will probably take much longer to get ready, there will be some frustration, and your underwear will be over your pants. The order we do things in matters. I think a lot of the frustration we experience in life is because we try to take steps in the wrong order. When things are in order grace flows, everything is easier and takes less time, and we produce better results.
If you read through Proverbs chapter 16 and Psalm 37 a theme will emerge that if we commit our ways and plans to the Lord he will order our steps. But then it is important to trust him and wait for him to show us the proper order of our steps.
But, how are you going to know what the proper order of steps is? There are a couple of ways. The first will be an internal knowing and a sense of peace when things are in their proper position. Make sure to wait for this when you are unsure of what to do next. And God has placed people in leadership in our lives that can help us put things in order. Governmental leaders, church leaders, husbands and wives, parents, and leaders in the workplace and community can help us put our steps in order but we must submit to their leadership.
As we take communion today let it be a reminder that we can give our plans to God and trust him to help us order our steps. He delights in helping us with this.
I am praying for you.
Daniel
Here is how we do the Daily Communions...
1) Start with the 30 Day Prayer Challenge Prayer
2) Take a few minutes to examine yourself and listen. Here are some good questions.
Fill out the form here and have your plan emailed to you.
3) Meditate on the daily communion teaching for a few minutes.
4) Take communion. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand.
5) Execute your plan with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you.
6) The daily videos and audios guide you through this process.
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