Journey: 30 Days to a Close Relationship With Godಮಾದರಿ

Today marks 30 days -- one whole month! Thanks for going on the full journey! We hope this isn't the end but only the beginning for you. Keep it going!

When we are walking with the Lord, God is working in us to do his will. You can know that your godly desires are being guided by the Lord. He is working to fulfill his good purpose.

Notice that it says to will and to act (v.13). God helps produce desires in us that are following his will. He also gives us the energy to act on those desires so we fulfill his good purpose.

Right before this verse, it says, "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (v.12). You can think of the phrase "fear and trembling" as "careful attention." We want to pay close attention to following God because it matters. This life we are living for God is important.

Are you paying close attention to your walk with God? If you've made it to this point in the devotional, you probably are! Now it's time to continue this journey. Allow God to work in your life by paying close attention to your faith. Guard it. Protect it. Grow it.

Pray that God shows you how to continue this spiritual journey you're on. Pray for continued help growing deeper in your relationship with God. Get connected with a group of believers and be faithful to the church. Ask God for wisdom in navigating a stronger faith.

Prayer: Lord, I thank you that you are good and you do good. There is no one like you in all creation. Open my mind and heart to your Word and help me understand your ways. Thank you, Father, for what you will do today. In Jesus' name, amen.