Most of us forget to counsel with the Lord throughout our day on all the decisions we face. We think nothing of asking a family member, friend or co-worker for input. Yet, God cares where we get our advice – He is interested in everything we do.
Read Psalms 2:1-12 and ponder these points.
- Do I let the world and those in it change me, or do I receive instruction from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
- Who am I bound to?
- Who do I revere? Why?
- Do I see the joy in serving Jesus, or do I “spin around” with trembling and shuddering?
- Do I let God discipline me, instruct me, and love me, counting it all as joy – not oppression?
- In what areas do I need to seek God’s counsel?
Oh Lord, let not my imagination set myself against You. Let me not counsel with those of the world and overlook Your counsel. Let my bonds and cords be tied only to You, Your instruction and Your plans. Let me be wise in Your eyes, Lord. Teach me in Your ways. May I serve You with the utmost reverence and with joy. I receive Your instruction. I flee to Jesus for protection. I confide in Him and hope in Him. I will be joyful because of Him. In Jesus’ name. Amen.