| Whatever they may be, and whatever you may seek to accomplish, make sure they include the Lord first and foremost. Don’t make plans and set goals and then ask the Lord to bless them. That’s living the Christian life backwards. No, we need to seek the Lord’s will and then, with a willing heart, seek to carry out what He wants us to do. Here is a good prayer for each of us, whether young or old: “Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness” (Psalm 143:10). This prayer, prayed by David centuries ago, indicates that he not only wanted to be taught the will of God, but he also wanted to be taught to “do” it. Is that really your desire? It is not always the easiest way, but it is always the happiest and most fruitful. The New Testament reminds us, “Be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22). “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them” (John 13:17). |
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