Sermon: 10/11/26- Friday's Devotional

Seeking His Direction, Not Just His Blessing
Reading: Psalm 46:10 -- God calls His people to cease striving, to be still, and in that stillness to know and recognize who He truly is

There is a significant difference between asking God to bless what you have already decided and asking God to direct you toward what He has already purposed. The Israelites wanted blessing on their battle. God had not called them to that battle. The 24 elders in Revelation do not approach the throne with requests. They fall on their faces and cast their crowns at His feet. They bring themselves. That is the model. Come before God not primarily to receive what you want, but to align yourself with what He wills. That alignment is where true peace is found.

Reflection: Are you more often asking God to bless your direction or genuinely seeking His?

Practical Application: Write down one area of your life where you want God's blessing. Then write a prayer surrendering that area entirely to His will, whatever that may be, and mean it.