Unwavering Assurances

When I read Psalm 25 it reminds me of the unwavering assurances that we as God's children can hold on to. When we continually spend time with God in His Word, His presence will saturate our heart, making us sensitive and teachable. Just as a human relationship can grow cold unless we intentionally nurture it, the heart can gradually harden when we aren't seeking intimacy with God. In order for our heart to stay soft and receptive, we must obediently respond to whatever the Lord tells us to do.
If you believe that God might be leading you in a certain direction, take the time to earnestly seek His mind on the matter and intentionally listen for His response. Then we must avoid getting busy with a substitute for what He originally called us to do. O may we not be found working hard doing what we and others consider good, only to find out that we accomplished something that was not God's intention . 
Saints there is no substitute for God's will, even when His plan might seem difficult or impossible. But when we approach God trusting Him with a cooperative heart, there's no limit to what He can accomplish in and through our lives. So, today on this Monday morning let's step out in faith and obedience and say, "Lord, I want Your will no matter what.