For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live] (Ephesians 2:10 AMP).
Locating yourself in God's plan and fulfilling His destiny for you is your responsibility. You're to see to it that you walk in the path that He's prepared for you. Colossians 4:17 says, "...Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. " That just about says it all: it's not the Lord's responsibility, but yours, to fulfil His calling and destiny for your life.
In living out God's destiny for you, first you'd have to have a good knowledge and understanding of the word. God's word is His wisdom and Light(Proverbs 1:20,23, Psalm 119:130). As you study and meditate on it, you receive insight,direction, and devine counsel; you're guided to know and function in God's perfect will for your life.
In addition, you must constantly yield yourself to the Holy Spirit. He's the one who unveils mysteries and divine secrets to you, and helps you to discover yourself in God's dream. Jesus called Him the Spirit of truth, which means the Spirit of reality; He unveils the realities of life to you (John 16:13), and guides you to fulfill the will of the Father. Whenever He prompts you from within to do something, don't argue; go ahead and take the step. The more yielded you are to Him, the more He can work out His purpose through you.
CONFESSION
I'm growing in grace and in the knowledge of God's word to know His divine plans and perfect will for my life! I'm guided by the Spirit, and propelled by divine wisdom in the direction of God's destiny for me. Halleluiah.
FURTHER STUDY
Colossians 2:6-7
Living Bible (TLB)
6 And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust him, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done.
Jeremiah 7:23
Living Bible (TLB)
23 But what I told them was: Obey me, and I will be your God and you shall be my people; only do as I say, and all shall be well!
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 Year Reading Plan : Matthew 27:45-66 Leviticus 1-3
2 Year Reading Plan : Acts 17:10-21 Psalm 14-16
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