I have been reviewing 7 reasons why you feel empty. The fourth on the list is unsupported choices. What I mean by this is God does not prosper what he has not ordered.
God has instructed us in the way that we are to live. He instructs us to live according to his design. If we fail to live according to that design, we will experience hardship and difficulty.
The 10 Commandments are called the 10 Commandments. They are not the 10 Suggestions. But many of us treat them as 10 Suggestions rather than 10 Commandments. It is important to realize that God gives us the Commandments for our well-being. When we stray from the course, we wander from his protection.
Think about an umbrella. When you stand underneath an umbrella, you are sheltered from the rain. But if you step out from under the umbrella you are exposed to the elements. Think about the umbrella a God’s authority. As long as we stand under his authority, we are sheltered from many difficulties in life. But if we step out from underneath his authority, we become exposed to great trouble.
If you are experiencing feelings of emptiness or have found yourself in a difficult situation, consider how might be failing to honor God’s authority. If you feel as if God is not listening to your prayer, consider where you may not be listening to him.
Reflection
- Where are you out of alignment with God’s will?
- How can you better align yourself with God’s plan?
Prayer
Lord, I have often failed to honor your authority. I live outside of your desire for me. As a result, I experience failure and disappointment. Give me wisdom and the desire to seek your will and to live according to your will so that I can experience the abundant life for which you created me. Amen.
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