During this time of the beginning of the New Year I have been reading IN TOUCH MINISTRIES little daily devotions book. I don't always have time to read these because I do Bible study with hubby on our Sunday School quarterly. There is also reading 3 chapters a day in order to read the Bible in one year. However, I want to share some of these devotions from Dr. Stanley's sermons.

GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES

Consider 3 things.
1. Glorifying God- As our life increasingly follows the pattern of the savior's, our thoughts and responses will bring Jesus' praise and point other people to Him.
2. Conforming to Christ's likeness- If we submit our minds and emotions to the Lord, His Spirit will built Jesus' character qualities into our life.                                        
3, Following the Lord's will- "Is this in line with God's known will?" Wherever you are, don't let yourself be pressured into actions or decisions that would be displeasing to God, Wait on Him, and do not step ahead until you have an answer.

You will have a more pleasing life if you can praise the Lord in all things. Look for ways to turn a specifically negative situation in to a more positive one just believing that Jesus will make a miracle. He will make a way where there seems to be no way.