Thought for the day
We sometimes refer to someone's actions as "playing God." By that, we usually mean that they are standing in judgment over another person in a way that only God can, or that they are making a decision regarding who will live or who will die. Most of the time, we use that term in a negative way. I heard a story recently, though, told by Mee Spousler that sheds a whole new light on the term "playing God."
Mee tells how she was trying to put her three-year-old son to bed for a nap. When she was unsuccessful, she put him in her bed and laid down with him to encourage him to rest. She fell asleep, but he didn't. When she woke up, she saw him sitting on a chair at the end of the bed, and asked, "Luke, what are you doing?"
"I'm playing God," he replied.
"Playing God?" she asked.
"Yes," he said. "I'm watching over you while you sleep."
What a beautiful thought, because that is what God does. David wrote: "I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me." (Psalm 3:4-5)
Wouldn't it be great if we could all, like that 3-year-old boy, learn to "play God" in ways that would impact this world for good?
We need to "play God" by looking at the hearts of people rather than the clothes they are wearing.
We need to "play God" by forgiving those who have offended us.
We need to "play God" by refusing to allow race or the color of a person's skin to create barriers.
We need to "play God" by being patient, kind, and loving to the the people we deal with throughout the day
We need to "play God" by showing compassion to those who are suffering or in need.
We need to "play God" by keeping our promises and living lives of honesty and integrity.
We need to "play God" by living in such a way that we reflect the nature of our Heavenly Father.
I hope and pray that people around you will see you "playing God" this day.
Verses
Ephesians 6:13
So take up God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks, and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.
Exodus 23:25
"You must serve only the LORD your God. If you do, I will bless you with food and water, and I will keep you healthy.
Luke 10:19
"Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Matthew 6:5
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
Philippians 4:19
My God is very rich with the glory of Christ Jesus. God will use his riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.
Prayer
Jesus, when I lean on my own understanding I fall prey to the natural man and limit the work of the supernatural. But when I trust You with all my heart I leave no room for second guessing. Today I want to acknowledge Your presence in every area of my life…family, work, relationships, my alone times. You will bring to pass the divine plans You have for me as You direct me in all my ways. Amen.
God Bless
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