– Scripture:
So don’t you see that we don’t owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent. There’s nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. God’s Spirit beckons. There are things to do and places to go!
Romans 8:12-14 MSG
– Reflection:
The Inner Tug
We often feel something inside us, prompting us to be good to someone. I don’t think that’s not random. That’s God talking to us. Or maybe you’re in a situation that seems fine, but you feel an uneasiness. Something says, “It’s not right. Stay away.” That’s not just your nerves. It’s God protecting you. Don’t ignore it, don’t overanalyze it, don’t talk yourself out of it, just obey. The Holy Spirit is in us to guide us. The Scripture talks about being sensitive to our inner ear, listening to His still, small voice, promptings, suggestions, and alarms. Then God will guide you along the best path for your life.
Where do we go from here?
Too often, we feel these inner impressions, but we debate them and dismiss them. Or we override it and say, “I don’t feel peace about this, but it looks safe.” We overanalyze it and think, “I could give them ten dollars, but that doesn’t make sense.” Don’t talk yourself out of it. Just obey. Anytime you do what God is asking you to do, a blessing will always follow.
Our Prayer for Today
Father, thank You that You speak to my heart. Thank You for giving me an inner ear to know right from wrong. Help me to be sensitive to Your still, small voice and hear it with clarity, to hear any alarms, promptings, and suggestions, and to be quick to obey. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.