Ezekiel

I've been praying about something for a while now, and have been spending more time in the Word because of it. In reading through the Bible this year, before I turn 40 I plan to finish, the place I'm in is Daniel. But this praying hard started while in Ezekiel. Wanting to hear from God is all I need or am seeking. There isn't advice I want; it's a matter for God. And so as I read last night I was asking Him to show me how He can help me with this. The thing I was left with was that God is such a God of power and detail. The details in Ezekiel, particularly the last chapter when the land is being divided up among the tribes, are so careful. The God that I'm praying to, who is THE God, is perfectly aware of what I'm asking. He is not an absent God who is out of touch or who requires explanations. It seems to make praying a lot more effective when we approach it from the right position.

How amazing that after coming to this realization afresh, I got to start in Daniel. What needs to be said here? Who can doubt the power of God or forget it when reading Daniel? I can't wait to delve in to it again tonight.

Aside from these thoughts, what I've been reminded of recently or realized for the first time recently: if God leads you to start something, He will tell you when it is time to stop. There is no need to fret over it, just trust Him and be willing to stay the course even if you really do not want to.

(can be easier said than done!)