Rejoicing in God's Will

Psalm 119:10-16

I seek you with all my heart;
    do not let me stray from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart
    that I might not sin against you.
 Praise be to you, Lord;
    teach me your decrees.
 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.
 I rejoice in following your statutes
    as one rejoices in great riches.
 I meditate on your precepts
    and consider your ways.
 I delight in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

Adam & I have been spending more time studying scripture this week.  We spend more time in prayer as well, searching to find God's direction as we make our future plans.  As I look for open doors and seek the keys to unlock job opportunities, I am asking for God's guidance.  I keep reminding myself that my heavenly Father already knows what I need before I ask for it.

Prayer is all about building a relationship with God, not about requesting favors to have your wishes granted.  When you are investing your time to build your relationship with God, seeking to understand his will and pursue his righteousness, He will direct your paths.  Prayer is about gaining a closer fellowship with God and about developing a lifestyle of thankfulness and faith.

We pray that God's will be done.  Please pray for us to grow in His wisdom and in knowledge. We seek a growing awareness of God's will for our lives and we look for a confidence in discerning his will.

Psalm 119:34-38, & 66
34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
    and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
    for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life according to your word.
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.