Lent: Journey According To LukeSample

HOW DO WE RESPOND?

DEVOTION
God has a plan and moves in our lives. And yet, our actions, for good or for bad, have an impact on what happens to others and us. Therefore, at least some of life is made up of a combination of what we have to work with and what we do with those resources and opportunities! This passage from Luke reminds us that, ‘God knows and cares what we do and what happens to us.’ Would it be too much to invite us all to repeat that simply profound truth in the first person, say 10 times? (‘God knows and cares what happens to me!’) Because this is true, be very careful what you do and what you want, especially because you may get it and still remain unhappy. True happiness is never measured in what we have, but is a byproduct of trusting God to give us what we need.

Our culture is focused on acquiring things and gaining status. What do you discern that God wants for your life? If it is true that God knows and cares what happens to me – how does that change my priorities?

PRAYER
Father God, You know all about me, yet you love me; you care deeply for me and want the best for me. Help me to know you, to love you, and want to do my best for your glory.
Amen.