Every Detail

(Continued from previous post)

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”  (Romans 8:28 NLT)

Parts of the Appalachian trail run along the North Carolina-Tennessee border for several miles. These man-made, state boundaries become unnoticeable on the trail. You can actually walk with one foot in North Carolina and the other foot in Tennessee!  

Similarly, the lines between the spiritual and secular realms are man-made; it is possible to function in both spheres at once. In our walk with God, we are called to traverse the boundaries between our humanness and our sacredness.

When love for God becomes the primary motivating factor in every choice and decision, we begin to live Spirit-saturated lives. We go to God with every concern, every emotion--in complete trust and humility.

We are able to have this familiar intimacy, because we have experiential knowledge of God. We know He is dependable, loving, and available. We recognize that God has been a constant presence in our lives.

Now, this doesn’t mean that everything will work out according to our liking. Our human concerns are secondary to God’s purposes. We are called to walk through this life with our feet grounded on earth, our hearts brimming with love, and our minds focused on God’s sphere of influence.

“Every Detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” (Romans 8:28 MSG)