Where To Start
Do you ever wonder what God expects of us?
As a people-pleaser, it is in my nature to do so.
I am “wired” to wonder- wonder what pleases Him, what He wants from me, wonder if He thinks I am living out my faith the way He expects.
I know I am unconditionally loved, AND accepted, infinitely beyond what my finite mind can fathom. That’s not the issue. It’s the fact that I know God can be “pleased” that compels me to understand how.
Exodus 33 gives me an example of Moses pleasing the LORD. Verse 13 says,
If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so that I may know you and continue to find favor with you.
And God responds back to Moses in verse 17 saying,
I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and know you by name.
That gets my attention!
It shows me what is possible in my life of faith, that I can know God intimately, profoundly, AND that it is mine for the asking/seeking.
Follow me over to Jill Hoven’s followhisfootprints.org where I have the privilege of guest posting for her today. I share how we can find our joy for the new year.
Brenda says
Gretchen so great to see you over at Jill’s today. Love her. And, such a great post. Loved it. Thank you for sharing. I pray 2018 is good to you, friend. ((hug))
Gretchen Fleming says
Thank you Brenda! You are such a sweetheart! Always grateful for your encouragement!
Carlie says
Loved your thoughts on joy, Gretchen. Congrats on your book. Praying you’ll have a joy-filled 2018.
Gretchen Fleming says
Thank you my friend and you as well!
Melanie Redd says
Serving God and serving others! What a great goal.
Thanks for an encouraging post this morning, Jill, and Gretchen!
Sure do appreciate you and your ministries!
Blessings,
Melanie
Gretchen Fleming says
We do yours as well my friend!!
Leslie Newman says
Headed right over, Gretchen!! Blessings!
Gretchen Fleming says
Thanks for visiting with us!
Rebecca L Jones says
I was a people pleaser but I think I honestly didn’t realize how much I was loved, I knew His sacrifice, respected it but couldn’t comprehend it.
Gretchen Fleming says
Honestly, who can? It still is more than I can fathom. Happy Monday!