Day 27: Friday, March 31, 2017
Rev. Sela Finau
Rev. Sela Finau
Freewill
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 (NRSV) The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.
Devotion: One of the greatest gift of God to humanity is freewill. We are able to choose our own attitude and direction in life. Sometimes we don’t always make the right choice. We rush to make decisions or have the wrong motives. We even sometimes choose not to choose and the consequences haunt us for our indecisions.
Sometimes the problem with choices is that there are too many and no clear understanding of which way is right and which way is wrong. Other times, we may feel that we have no choice. God gave us the gift of freewill so we can make wise choices. Through guidance from the Bible and the Holy Spirit, we should be making the right choices. When we feel we have made the wrong choice, we can ask God to help us choose again and direct our steps. We do not have to be stranded in the desert or in the middle of nowhere. We can always find hope in asking God to redirect our steps and to bring us back on the right track.
During the season of Lent, if you are on the wrong track, simply ask God to redirect your steps and help you get back on the right path.
Prayer: Holy God, we give you thanks for gifting us freewill. As we make plans for our life, help us to stay on course. Amen
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