Lead Me! That’s the cry of my heart. I have learned to lean on God in times of famine and times of plenty. Paul said, “I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need” (Philippians 4:12).
There will be times when there is not enough, times when there are famines of food, shelter, and finances. During those times, I am trusting my Savior to be my rock and my salvation. I am trusting Him to lead me to the supernatural provisions He gave to His people during their forty-year journey (Exodus 16:4-5). That place where He supernaturally provided 9 million pounds of food each day and 18 million pounds on Friday (double). A place where He provided for them 14,600 days (2080 weeks). Can man even fathom such a thing? Lead me to those fourth-dimension moments where Issac sowed during famine and received a 100-fold return. That’s the cry of my heart.
But also lead me to a place of humility, a place of sacrifice, and a place of hope (Philippians 2:3-11). Lead me deeper into Your presence, where I am emptied of myself and filled with more of You. Take me to a place where I cry out to You for the healing of our land, the healing of hearts of those who call themselves by Your name, and those who do not know You as Father. Lead me to the place of unconditional love. Help me to love as You love, not by showing how much I know, but by showing how much I need You, so I can know. Father, lead me to a place where I do not merely look out for your own personal interests but also for the interests of others.
Help me to lead others to know You and Your unfailing love. Father, lead me to a place where I lay everything down at Your throne. Empty me of all of those things which are not of You (John 5:30). Lead me to a place of clarity, a place where I see not only with my natural eyes but with the eyes of the Spirit. Take me deeper into the depths of Your heart so I can hear what I need to hear and know those things you want me to know. Lead me to a place of mercy and a place of grace. That’s where I long to be. God, lead me to that place where I am weak, so that I may know your strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). That’s the cry of my heart.
Take a moment to look into your heart and think about where you long to be. Check yourself. Are you longing for God, or are you longing for more of you? Are you trying so hard to be right that you no longer realize when you are wrong? What’s the cry of your heart?
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