HAPPY 2007!!

A Calendar of Upcoming Events and SMASH locations has been sent out.
Be sure to call me if you have any questions.

Now that its the New Year its time to look ahead. One of those things we all are concerned about is what to do with our lives. I know some of you may not be struggling with that now, but you High Schoolers will start to feel that pressure about choices made in what college you go to, and then what major, and then what career field, who to marry! etc. etc.

You may be struggling to find Gods will for your life even now. As you ponder to enter or exit a relationship, or ask if you should pursue that summer job or a certain sports activity. Whatever it is we are always making choices that chart the course of our lives.

Ever wonder how to find Gods will for you?
Some periods of our lives are more uncertain than others but the common denominator is surrendering ourselves to Gods will for us.
How do we do that?
The answer is seemingly easy but its completely radical and runs counter to our culture.

Here is the answer.
Develop a Heart for God.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37.4

Granted this does not mean that God is a genie, granting magic wishes whenever you come before him, but that He shapes your heart after He has cleansed it of all sin, so that your desires correspond to His. When God is in control of your life, He is also in control of your desires.

When you are seeking the Lord, the Holy Spirit makes your desires like Gods.
Therefore there is a legitimate place for your desires of your heart revealing the will of God.
We go to scripture first, as Gods word is the ultimate authority for the faith and practice of the Christian life, but the next most important aspect of Gods guidance is to follow the desires of your heart.

In 2007 when you are faced with questions, options, choices and uncertain circumstances;
Delight yourself in God first, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

for further reading, Check out Bruce Waltke's "Finding the Will of God."
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=39740&event=1010SBF%7C1216169%7C1010