{"id":5036,"date":"2021-12-23T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/?p=5036"},"modified":"2021-12-09T11:58:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T16:58:23","slug":"how-gods-calling-and-protection-will-make-you-do-what-is-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2021\/12\/23\/how-gods-calling-and-protection-will-make-you-do-what-is-right\/","title":{"rendered":"How God&#8217;s Calling and Protection Will Make You Do What Is Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2 minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Reading: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Isaiah+42-44&amp;version=GW\">Isaiah 42-44 GW<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Revelation%2015&amp;version=GW\">Revelation 15 GW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God protects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing the right thing always takes effort.&nbsp; Overcoming hurt feelings to represent God well, never easy.&nbsp; To love people, we must overlook their offenses.&nbsp; Instead of assuming hurtful actions were intentional, think they weren\u2019t.&nbsp; Remember God loves them too, our calling, communicate God\u2019s affection to them.&nbsp; God never calls us to judge; He calls us to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping in stride with Jesus, we must remind ourselves of His perspective.&nbsp; Dying on the cross, the ultimate act of love.&nbsp; Jesus died for you, me, and the person you\u2019re mad at right now.&nbsp; No exceptions of who we\u2019re to love, everyone.&nbsp; Doing the right thing, the best way to share God\u2019s love.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Start with prayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what the right thing to do is in life, start with prayer.&nbsp; Believe as God\u2019s purpose unfolds in your life, He will give you direction.&nbsp; As you partner with God, coming under His protective wing, you will find the courage to take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forgiving someone who hurt you takes courage.&nbsp; Letting go of past offenses, praying for ones who\u2019ve betrayed you, difficult.&nbsp; But with God, all things are possible.&nbsp; Allowing Jesus to guide and direct your steps will help you do the right thing.&nbsp; If you falter, God will give you another chance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cYou don\u2019t have to hit a home run every time; you just have to get on base.\u201d <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pastorrick.com\/\"><em>Rick Warren<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we take steps of faith, we must give ourselves grace.\u00a0 Do the best you can, trusting God will do the rest.\u00a0 We can get on base under our Maker\u2019s protection, one hit at a time.\u00a0 Eventually, becoming obedient to God becomes your only option, realizing, no other way works as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God will hold your hand, helping you accomplish your mission.&nbsp; Following Jesus, always the path to victory.&nbsp; Live for the applause of one.&nbsp; Nailed scarred hands give the best protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Word-Prayers-Everyday-Living-ebook\/dp\/B09JT3B6CW\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18UKNZFIIDIEA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=three+word+prayers&amp;qid=1635775169&amp;sprefix=three+word+prayers%2Caps%2C69&amp;sr=8-2\">Check out my new release on Amazon<\/a>. Learn how I used prayer to control my emotions and develop healthier relationships in my life. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lord, thank You for protecting us in our calling.&nbsp; Forgive us for doubting Your divine intervention.&nbsp; As we move through our day, help us remember our calling to love You and others.&nbsp; Give us the strength to do the demanding things we all must do in life.&nbsp; Shetler us in Your arms as we do our best to represent You well.&nbsp; Guide and direct us, Lord, today and always.&nbsp; IJNIP.&nbsp; Amen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Question for reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">What is God calling you to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bookcover-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Word-Prayers-Everyday-Living-ebook\/dp\/B09JT3B6CW\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18UKNZFIIDIEA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=three+word+prayers&amp;qid=1635775169&amp;sprefix=three+word+prayers%2Caps%2C69&amp;sr=8-2\">Check out my new release on Amazon<\/a>. Learn how I used prayer to control my emotions and develop healthier relationships in my life. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 minute read. Daily Reading: Isaiah 42-44 GW; Revelation 15 GW God protects. 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