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| George Washington’s Prayer at Valley Forge |
I spent the last month focusing almost solely on “Being Strategic”.
What about “Being Spiritual?” Where does God fit into the mix? Important question. The answer to that question will ultimately determine “the path” you take in all of your plans. God has always been very clear that His purposes and His will are what we should be seeking, not ours.
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purposes that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city the guards stand watch in vain.” Psalm 127:1
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3
Job gives us a great reminder that we should always remember to submit our plans, ideas, and dreams to the Lord. It’s vital that every step we take is God inspired and God ordained.
“Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.” Job 38:1-3
Here’s my challenge for you . . . . Pray. . . . Seek God. . . . Dedicate yourself to listening to His voice. . . . Fast.
Recently my pastor was speaking to our leadership team about prayer. We are gearing up right now for our second annual 21 day fast beginning in January. We’re calling it “Fast Forward 2011”. Check out some of these quotes from Pastor Josh’s message to us:
- “Prayer is the single most resisted activity by the enemy.”
- “Prayer is one of the highest forms of spiritual stewardship.”
- “Jesus said, ‘Without me you can do nothing.’”
- “Prayerlessness is not because of busy-ness, it’s because of pride.”
- “Prayer is the ultimate surrender.”