Checklist for Life - Divine Appointments

"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservations." Elton Trueblood

Today I started my new devotional book. It is called, "Checklist for Life: for Women". It was created with busy women in mind. The book works in a way that I find easy to read and easy to integrate devotions into my life. Today I am starting my long work weeks and I could use something that helps me shape time for devotions throughout my day. I am nervous about the long work days/weeks but, even more importantly, I want to sustain my relationship with Jesus and carry Him with me all day long.

The devotional has a short explanation for the day's topic, then a checklist of "Will Do's" and "To-Do's". I love this aspect of the book. I am such a list maker and I love to check things off. This will be perfect for me! I plan to write my own description and then give out the lists for all of you to try! I hope you enjoy!

So, today's devotion was about Divine Appointments. We all have different interpretations of what these are. I believe that they are any time that God shows up or arranges a meeting for us to have that is spiritual. This can range from a friend who wants to talk about Christ to an angel showing up at an accident. I consider all of these Divine Appointments. The question isn't what you think they are, or do you think there is such a thing. The question is if you are willing to allow them to happen in your life?

Here are the checklists for today:

Will Do

1. Understand that you are finite and that God will take care of the things that are beyond your control.
2. Receive the unexpected gifts a day brings.
3. Listen for God's wisdom in every situation. 
4. Look for the lesson in each detour, delay, and unexpected delight. 
5. Be flexible when the unexpected enters your day. 
6. Remember that God works all things together for good for those who love Him. 
7. Look at each person you encounter as someone God has sent into your life. 

To Do

1. Set aside 5 minutes to pray for God's guidance
2. Introduce yourself to a new person
3. Memorize a Bible verse that reminds you that your life is in God's hands (Psalm 46:1 is a suggestion)
4. Take a break in the middle of your day to rest, reflect, and regain perspective
5. Look in the mirror and see yourself as someone God loves
6. Go to a crowded place, watch the different people, and think about how God loves each and every one of them.

Bible verses to look up!

1. Job 5:9
2. Ecclesiastes 3:22
3. Proverbs 2:8
4. James 4:14-15
5. Proverbs 3:5-6

"O Lord, thou knowest that which is best for us, Let this or that be done, as thou shalt please. Give what thou wilt, how much thou wilt, and when thou wilt."
            Thomas A Kempis