Stop. Listen. Know.

The English vocabulary includes many phrases - some good, some not-so-good. One well-worn phrase among Christians is "God's will." David wrote of the will of God in Psalm 40, "Then I said, "I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart." (V.8).  Oh, yes, we all know how to "delight" - to be greatly pleased - and we know just what greatly pleases us. However, David writes it is doing "God's will" that brings him delight. Knowing God's will isn't simply a vehicle to some great end, i.e. choosing the right vocation or spouse. While choosing wisely (per God's will) is certainly important, it's only a small part of His will. The will of God must be thought of more broadly: God desires Christians to live in such a way we bring honor to Him in everything and every day. David also points to how we know how to do this: "Your law is within my heart." God makes Himself and His will clear when we regularly and faithfully open His Word - not haphazardly or intermittently. Then we become still, and we listen, and we know Who God is and just what His will is. Are you missing God's will for your daily life? Stop - Listen - Know.