One of the "gifts" the Holy Spirit brings to us is "practicality." He who drew order out of chaos can also order our lives. I once heard someone say, "I don't have time not to pray." I get that. When I was working, I had to wake up hours early to start the day with prayer because I had so much to do that I knew I could not get it done without divine guidance on a daily basis.
Now that I am retired, time is no longer the crunch factor, so I tend to drift without much planning. But still, I find the need for divine guidance on a daily basis. Now that the awful heat of summer has broken and there is a little coolness in the air, I am ready to enjoy my garden. I woke up this morning thinking I would go to Lowe's and survey their new fall plants before I got too dirty and too exhausted from working outside. As I was getting dressed, I began to pray, "Lord, direct my feet into the way of peace." I often say this prayer because I find the Holy Spirit frequently leads me physically even before my head catches up to the plan. I don't always "plan" the best course of action, but I find the Lord leads me into green pastures and beside still waters without my knowing it ahead of time.
As I prayed. I suddenly realized that I had an appointment this afternoon to have the car serviced -- at a location just past Lowe's --- and that I could stop at the garden center on my way home. Oh! Yes! Much more efficient than running out there this morning when I could be in the garden instead.
Guide my feet into the way of peace. Such a short prayer, but so much better than a planning session!
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