WORK AND WILL TO GROW IN GOD

In this time of hurt and bewilderment we turn to Phil. 2:13. "God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey Him."


Paul, once again, in writing to the church he loved in Philippi, says exactly what he believes God is working in them.  He says it to us through the established bible.  And we are asked to believe it just as those in Philippi believed.


I believe.  Yet, I wonder, sometimes, when I look at my life today.  How do I know that God is at work in me?Or in the world? I often see changes in others,  but they are not absolutely changed. I cannot see the changes in the world that I want to see.  And I cannot see absolute changes in me.  I can't do much about the world.  But myself?  How many times do I find myself spaced out by TV, a book, or a game of some kind, and not making myself available to God? I'm sure God does some work in those who love Him regardless of  feeble attempts, but every moment not devoted to God takes away opportunity for God to teach.


I think of those who say, "I'm not getting fed spiritually."  Do they ask themselves, as I ask myself.  "What, then, am I eating?"  Do I "eat" God's Word daily?  Am I in prayer daily?  Do I look for God in my everyday activities?  Do I inventory my life to see if I have sinned?  Am I forgiving?  Whining? Or am I supporting God's work?  And where does the world's sins fit into all of this?  And how can these things changed in me help the world's traumas?


Perhaps, by starting with ourselves?


God, how do I  become in charge of my own faith, to work out my own salvation?  How do I tell others that belonging to one another is important? Help us to become accessible to one another, perhaps through a church or group meetings.  Help us to share the faith-growth you bring to us. 


And, Lord, help us to become One with each other and with You, that we might be a better example for the world to see.  Help us, Lord to establish this good in our world, that we might be a beacon to others hungry for You.  Remind us in the chaos we see around us that we need You and Your Word, today and always!  Amen.


Stay hungry for God and His Word!


Jo INMN