Day 30: Getting His Directions

Reading: Psalm 17:13-15

We can gain a little insight from David here. Every morning, David enjoyed the sweet satisfaction of God's presence. We see a strength he gets to face the day because of this morning routine. When we are seeking an answer from God, or direction, it is important we come to Him without distraction and be in tune with His will for us. When we are able to build such an intimate relationship with Him, we can learn what He wants for us. David awoke to his Savior everyday and found great satisfaction in Him, despite the chaos around him. Perhaps when we do the same, we can find ourselves leaning and trusting in God more and more despite our situations.

How do you spend time with God?



What happens when you haven't had that time in awhile?




Reading: Matthew 20:20-34

Sometimes when we ask for God's will and direction, we don't always get the answer we want to hear. We read how the mother of James and John asks Jesus if her sons can sit at the places of honor in His kingdom. We learn here that sometimes God's plan is better than ours. He may tell us "no", but it's because He has something way better in store for your life. His plan is laid out for us and when we obey and seek His will, and even more importantly, accept His timing, we will come out happier in the end. Jesus wants us to grow and to carry out His ministry in serving others, not seek the benefits of following Him, as He tells us that His mission was to come and serve, not to be in the places of honor and be served.
We also read about the blind men who remained persistent and cried out for Jesus to heal them. Jesus felt compassion for these men and healed them. Then we read that they followed Him. When we experience God's great power in our lives, we are to share it with others! Why keep Jesus a secret? These men followed Him and continued on expressing the news of Jesus. Don't just follow Jesus to reap the benefits of His love, but do it to serve and be a messenger of His mission!

When have you gotten a "no" from God? How did it work out?




When God does something exciting in your life, what do you usually do?




Reading: Job 15:1-18:21

We see the cycle continue with Job and his friends. Job longs for comfort and encouragement, his friends accuse him of sin and that being the reason he suffers, and Job defends himself. I can't imagine just how hopeless Job felt through the who process. However, we see him hold close to his trust in God. He knows that there is a plan for him and that God will come through. He never blames God in all of his speeches, but ensures that he is blameless before Him.
Sometimes we go through those dark times in our life and it feels like a frustrating cycle like Job endured. No comfort, only blame. But as we continue on through the book of Job, we'll see that Job's life rebounds and God reveals Himself in a powerful way. Sometimes, we just need patience in waiting for God's direction and will for our lives. We need to endure the frustrations so we can grow and trust in Him. It definitely isn't easy and it can certainly be a very frustrating and depressing time, but like Job, we can trust that God will come through when the time comes.

When have you been frustrated in the midst of hardship?



When has God's timing come through for you after a cycle of hardship?




There are many answers we can get from God when we ask Him for things. Yes, no, or wait on His timing. Sometimes we don't see the big picture, but when we don't get the answers or direction we wanted, we need to trust that God has something better for us up ahead. It is important to align yourself with Him on a daily basis so you are able to build that intimate relationship with Him. Trust in His answers and in His timing.