God is on Your Side! Part Two

This week, we are going to continue in what we started last week.  If you haven't read last week's Thought for the Week, you may want to read it before continuing on.

We discovered that you are not alone in your journey to weight loss!  Psalm 118:6 tells us..."The Lord is on my side, I shall not fear..."  In order for someone to be 'on your side' that means that you are not alone.  That person is there with you!

Continuing in Psalm 37, let's look at verses 5-7a

Commit your way to the Lord,

Trust also in Him,

And He shall bring it to pass.

He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,

And your justice as the noonday.

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;

Commit your way to the Lord - The word 'commit' here literally means to "roll off onto".  We are told to roll our way off onto the Lord and to also trust in Him.  When we do, He will bring our way to pass!

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him - This does not mean 'rest in the Lord and do nothing' or 'to sit back with your arms folded and your feet up and wait for Him to move'!  No, remember our God is a God of action - we wants us to "do" and to "take steps". 

I love The Message translation of this.  It says, "Quiet down before God, be prayerful before Him."  This translation shows us that there is still something we must do.  We must decide to quiet down and we must decide to be prayerful before Him.  It is important that we be quiet long enough to hear what He wants us to do next.  There is always another step to take!

Let me ask you something...

• What do you need to commit or 'roll off onto' the Lord this week?  
• Are you carrying guilt, anxiety or cares for things you have or have not done in regards to your weight loss journey (or "your ways")? 
• Are you putting your trust in Him?  
  

This is what He desires!  He wants you to give Him your ways and to trust Him with them so that He can bring your desires to past.  After all...God is on your side!