There is a lesson God is wanting me to spend a good deal more time putting into place in my day to day living. Months ago I was nudged by God’s Spirit to write EYES ON CHRIST ALONE at the top of my prayer list with the accompanying note in parentheses (King of kings). I thought I’d been doing ok with this until Sunday morning. Our sermon that morning and the main message of the Sunday School class was the same: following Christ alone means doing what man says only if it aligns with God’s Spirit within me. Too often we take man’s advice as though it completes what we think God is telling us. At this point we need to be certain that God’s Spirit is confirming whatever man’s message is. This message truly helps me see where I’m placing my trust and reliance.

God is wanting to grow our relationship with Him, His Son and Holy Spirit by listening and staying tuned into His Spirit within us. So often I’ve allowed my emotions to determine a confirming message I’ve chosen to follow. The Holy Spirit’s confirmation doesn’t necessarily align with emotional response. I want to spend a good deal more time growing into this level of Trust/Faith in my daily walk. Keeping my eyes on Christ alone means listening to His Spirit within and never taking these nudges as suggestions only–they are given to us to obey.