"But again he said, "No don't worship me (an angel). I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this scroll. Worship God!" (Rev. 22:9 NLT)
I often forget that Christianity is supposed to be simple. As a Christian, I have chosen to surrender my life to God to do with as He wishes. In this politically charged and turmoil filled atmosphere, it is hard for me to stop from complicating my identity in Christ, and having it stray away from a simple love of God and obedience to Him. It's probably due to the fact that I often don't exactly know what He wishes of me and I spin around trying to figure it all out.
Right now is a case in point as I'm waiting on Him to determine my future employment. Yes, I realize that I will be job searching, but I want to be in the workplace He desires of me. I want to be faithful to Him. That has some consternation for me as I'm striving to please God. But, in the end, I have to trust our relationship. He won't be angry with me because I'll know in my heart what to do when I simplify my life and have a sincere and genuine worship of Him. In worship, the proper doors and opportunities will open up and even if it doesn't, the patience to wait will be given to me.
Lord Jesus, it is true that I'm waiting on You in faith. From time to time, I have felt guilty because I have thought that somehow I've done something wrong to have caused You to withhold a job from me at this time. But, I need to realize that You have Your own plans and timing, and I don't always know what's best for me. You do. Please help me to instead re-focus myself away from what I lack and instead rejoice in the fact that You are my Lord and Savior. My life is yours to do with as You will. Let Thy will be done. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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