STEP THREE
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.
[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]Psalm 31:19-20 (N.I.V.)
[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.[/FONT]
[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.[/FONT]
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As our decision becomes action and we let go of our self will, fears, compulsions and excessive ambition, we can and will find true peace in the word of God!
Here we must pick up the key of willingness to take action on our own behalf. We must eagerly put forth spiritual, emotional, and even physical effort. If we will not do so it is an absolute certainty that nothing in our lives will change for the better.
The verses above are certainly verses of Thanksgiving. The Lord is good by working things out righteously for those who fear him. Even when they are oppressed they are kept safe in the shelter of his presence. While he may hide them he nevertheless makes it clear in the sight of men that the Godly are under his protection!
