~ Neil Anderson ~
I chuckled as I read this weeks quote. How many times have I pushed Him out of the drivers seat because I felt I knew the way better? I cant even begin to try to count.
When we, as Christians forget that Christ holds our destiny securely in the palm of his hand, we not only do ourselves a grave disservice , but those around us. We remove the ability for Christ to use our lives in a mighty way, ministering to those around us through our circumstances; The very circumstances He knew about before we drew our first breath.
How many times have you found yourself sitting in the midst of despair, not knowing which way to turn. In desperation you take control, bargaining with God- convincing Him that you have all the answers. How often has that worked for you?
For me- Never. In the last year I can’t begin to tell you how many times I allowed anger and bitterness to creep back into my life- and as a result of that pain and hurt, I pushed God further and further out of the drivers seat and placed my spiritually weak and bitter behind where He once sat. I allowed the actions of others towards me to determine my faith in my Savior. My pride had convinced me that I could man this ship better. I knew myself better than He did- I knew my heart.
He created my heart and my every emotion. He sits square in the middle of my heartache and my turmoil. He knows me better than I know myself.
And yet I forget that time and time again. I buy into Satan’s ultimate lie. I allow his deceit to penetrate my weakest point. I permit him occupancy where he has no business being.
I would let him back in everytime.
A dear friend sent me the following verse at a very trying time in my life. Its words have been engraved in my heart and because of this promise, my struggle with Satan’s lie has dwindled significantly:
“Because you love me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue you;
I will protect you, for you acknowledges my name.You will call upon me, and I will answer you;
I will be with you in trouble,
I will deliver you and honor you.”
– Psalms 91:14-15
Cling to that. Print it out and place it everywhere. He will be with you in trouble. He will deliver you and honor you.
Satan’s lie holds no reward when you cling to the promise of your Father.
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ack! hope it works this time! What a great verse you picked out!
I laughed when I read this as well, you made me picture the driver training car, you know, the one with the 2nd brake. I wonder how many times God presses on it to slow me down w/o me even realizing it?
Oh I identify. I am constantly taking the wheel only to realize He is the only One who really knows where we are going. Thanks for sharing!
I love the analogy of the driver’s seat. I need to work on being a better passenger, myself! Thanks for your take on the quote this week!
“I buy into Satan’s ultimate lie. I allow his deceit to penetrate my weakest point. I permit him occupancy where he has no business being.” So true! He does know our weakest point and hits it every time. I love the scripture you referenced! Thanks for a great post.
This is one of those weird but cool aha moments. I *just put down my devotional, Voices of the Faithful by Beth Moore and what scripture is quoted today? Psalm 91:14-15.
Great post and so true for myself too. I’m so stubborn about moving into the passenger seat and moving into the backseat? Ha! That’s the toughest for me.
Great post, thanks for sharing.
Such an important lesson for all of us. It’s so tough to just trust even when we know how faithful God is to us.
Great post…thanks for sharing
Blessings
Who are we to think we know better, right? God asked Job where he was when He (God) created all this??
Thank you for sharing your heart. I always enjoy your insight.
I too, often push God out of the drivers seat! Great post! Many blessings to you and your family!
“Satan’s lie holds no reward when you cling to the promise of your Father.”
It is hard to do, but if we would just cling to Him, then everything else would fall into place, wouldn’t it? Thanks for reminding me, Heather! I am soooo enjoy reading your posts! Blessings to you!
Great Word!
That verse is perfect! Thank you for sharing it with us for this week’s IOW!
Thank you. With a prodigal daughter and some health issues I’m always pushing God out of the way. And yet I KNOW His way is the best way. He’s proven that over and over. What an awesome God we serve.
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