11/6/12- Desiring God's Will

I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” (Ps. 40:8)

Thoughts: God does not delight in our obedience out of drudgery. God wishes our love, not just obedience. He wishes an obedience because of a desire to please Him. We need to change our hearts in order to change our lives. God's will is not about doing, but becoming. If you want to bend medal- just pushing on it, may not work- it will either not bend or it will break. But when medal is heated and the inside is ready, it can bend. Just living to avoid punishment or take reward will not be enough to please God. But being changed from the inside- where we desire and delight to do His will is important.

Prayer: May my heart delight in your will today, O Lord. Lord, we pray today too, for those hurt by Hurricane Sandy, that they would experience your grace and help. We pray also for our country's elections today. We ask that you would lead and guide us- and bless us that we might be a blessing to you.  Help me to remember you are still on the throne, no matter who is elected.