“3O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.” – Psalm 5:3 (ESV)
“3In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before you and wait in expectation.” – Psalm 5:3 (NIV)
My role is to bring to God and wait for Him to do His work. I am also tasked with taking up my part when commanded. God needs me to do my part.
I cannot simply ask God to “fix” things and then proceed as if everything will be better. I have work to do to honor the “request” I have placed before God. I must do His work as commanded. Think of the musician that prays for a great performance. God does not pick up the instrument and perform for them. The musician must play and trust that God will provide the means to greatness as they play.
I find it hard to continue working each day when I am doing it on my own without a plan or something to strive for. I have to have a goal to shoot for and something to accomplish. God gives me that something. I have given my life to the Lord to do His will and that is enough for me. I still “request” His guidance, and then take up the work. My actions speak louder than my words and therefore I must continue.
Lord, I give my request to you and ask for your continued guidance today, tomorrow, and always.
Are you praying and waiting? Are you forgetting the last part of doing the work? Will you continue the work that you have committed to God and are you praying for guidance with that work?
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