A Heart Devoted to God -- Part 2

Mary chose the one thing needed -- Because Mary was a woman after God's own heart, she was preoccupied with one thing at all times -- Him!

And isn't this a wonderful place to be! Well, yes, it is, but the question remains: How? How can you and I become women devoted to God, women who love God deeply and live for Him daily? It has to do with the choices we make. Seemingly small decisions that we make every day can position us so that God can impassion our hearts toward Him.

1. Choose God's ways at every opportunity.

Proverbs 3:6, "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

We want to learn to prefer God's way in all things, and so we must ask Him to help us make the right choices. Our quiet prayer during our busy day is, "Lord, what do you want me to do?" When we acknowledge to Him that His ways are better than our ways, He will answer our prayer. When we submit to His instruction, He will direct us in mind, action, and attitude, and will show us the way to go.

2. Commit yourself to God daily.

Our devotion to God is strengthened when we offer Him a fresh commitment each day. One idea is to say the following out loud: "Lord, today I give myself anew to you."

3. Cultivate a hot heart.

Revelation 315, "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth."

To have a "hot heart" is to be fervent, to possess a God-given and intense passion for our Lord.

Passion and excitement for the things of God is the fruit of a life that is totally sold out to Him. This fervancy springs from an interactive relationship with our Heavenly Father.

May each of us experience the wonderful presence of the Lord Jesus Christ that we may speak of His mercy and goodness.