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Dancing with God

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.  And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” Rom. 8:26-27

How does God guide us?  There are several ways God uses to assist us with decision-making.

If we seek wise godly counsel, God can speak through others. “Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning”.

Most often, He will speak through His word or your personal meditations.  “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Prov. 16:9

He can speak through circumstances that lead us to knowing that He has opened the doors of opportunity. “Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me…” 2 Cor. 2:12

In the book of Acts we see how the Holy Spirit prompted folks. “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.  While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.” Acts 13:1-3

The Apostle Paul reminds us, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Rom. 8:28
 
The following story helps us understand that God is with us and will help guide us.  Whatever your burden, seek to dance with God.  Have a great week!  Jim

 When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.  
 I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.  
 When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.  
 The movement doesn't flow with the music,  
 and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.  
 When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,  
 both bodies begin to flow with the music.  
 One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back  
 or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.  
 It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.  
 The dance takes surrender, willingness,  
 and attentiveness from one person  
 and gentle guidance and skill from the other.  
 My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.  
 When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".  
 "God", "u" and "i" dance."  
 God, you, and I dance.  
 As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust  
 that I would get guidance about my life.  
 Once again, I became willing to let God lead.  
 My prayer for you today is that God's blessings  
 and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.  
 May you abide in God as God abides in you.  
 Dance together with God, trusting God to lead  
 and to guide you through each season of your life.