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Day 182: Call on God

 


September 12, 2020

Life is full of choices, both big and small.  But even choices that seem small at the time can have a big impact.  Having an open dialog with God (talking to Him as we go through our day) can help us to make the right choices.  Think of it this way…  If I am driving along already on the phone with someone and need to ask them a question, I can just ask it and listen for their answer.  The opposite of that situation would be driving along needing to talk to someone and not having their number in my phone, or not being able to find my phone or (even worse) realizing I left my phone at home.  When I jump into my day without dialing into my heavenly Father, I am choosing to navigate the day’s challenges on my own.  The phone may be in my pocket, but if it isn’t charged it does me no good.  If I talk to God in the morning but let the first unexpected trial detour my day, it is like I’ve lost my phone between the seat and the console.  Before panic and despair take over, I need to pull over and find it.  So, whether the choice I am making is “do I pursue this new job opportunity?” or “will I get mad about this and lash out?”, I will always get better results when a prayer is on my lips.  Sometimes I just need God right there to help me resist eating (too many) cookies when I have had a stressful day.  He is always there.  He will always take our call.  We have unlimited minutes and the signal is always strong.  Psalm 46:10 (NIV) says: “Be still, and know that I am God.”  Isaiah 65:24 (ESV): “Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.”  Ephesians 6:18 (TLB) says:  “Pray all the time.”  Call on God.  He will help you.  Smile and be joyful!

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