Daily Devotions - 11.14.06, Philippians 4:6, 7 NKJ

I’m sure everyone is familiar with calendars that have written schedules on them. These calendars can be found on office walls, on the kitchen refrigerator, on desks and in planners. Calendars are a great way to make sure we make any necessary preparations and get things done on time.

Usually these calendars only have a brief subject line of what needs to be completed; and, every so often, they even have the name of the person that needs to accomplish the specific task. Although calendars are great reminders of what needs to get done, they don’t have all the necessary information to accomplish tasks completely and effectively.

What I’m leading to is that in order for someone to successfully accomplish the items on the calendar it is necessary that the person placing the tasks on the calendar communicate with the person working on accomplishing the task.

We need more than a “subject line” to know exactly how the task is to be accomplished. We need details as to the tools to be used; other people that need to be involved; what this will accomplish; what is expected of me; and, how am I supposed to go about accomplishing this task (especially if I don’t have any prior experience).

Much like this example we many times, as Christians, say that we seek God’s will for us and jot things down on the “calendar”. We set dates and tasks, but then neglect the one thing that will help us: Prayer. The One that gave us the task wants to communicate details to help us accomplish His work. God wants to equip us and guide us through to a perfect completion. We need to communicate in regular meetings with our Father.

If we neglect this one thing, we grow anxious and stressed. We get nervous and feel we are without direction. Many times, it is our own doing that leads us to this place with God because we neglect to spend unhindered, regular time on our knees. A great friend and brother-in-Christ of mine once said, “If I don’t spend time on my knees in the morning seeking God and giving Him thanks for this day, I’ll find myself on my knees at night seeking the Lord and asking Him to forgive me for the things that transpired throughout the day.”

Seek God, His perfect will for you and spend time discussing these things regularly with Him that the details can be worked out on a daily basis.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6, 7 NKJ