Proverbs 3 has been a favourite passage of mine and this morning I read it in The Message paraphrase. Certain phrases struck me in new ways as I read, and I was reminded to..."Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track."
My tendency is to try to figure things out on my own, instead of listening for God's voice. As a new mum and a pastor, I often find myself in situations where I need wisdom and guidance, but I don't always run to God first. During this season of Advent I am seeking to daily make more room in my heart and my life for God, remembering him in everything I do.
As a church we are reading through the book 'The Uncluttered Heart' during Advent and Christmas. These words today were an encouragement to me to always look to God: 'When I look for God in each person I meet, in each situation I encounter, I am more open to God's Spirit working in me, shaping me into a vessel of God's peace.'
Creator God, help me keep my eyes on you, that following you, I may be remade into your likeness, a vessel of your love, peace, and compassion. Amen.
