Do The Next Thing

I came across this quote while reading Shopping for Time this weekend. This Quote was such a great reminder for me to keep pressing on towards the goal that the Lord has set before me. No matter what the set back, what the trial, we need to do the next thing.

Many a questioning, many a fear,

Many a doubt, hath its quieting here.

Moment by moment, let down from Heaven,

Time, opportunity, guidance, are given.

Fear not tomorrows, Child of the King,

Trust them with Jesus, DO THE NEXT THING.

Do it immediately; do it with prayer;

Do it reliantly, casting all care;

Do it with reverence, tracing His Hand

Who placed it before thee with earnest command.

Stayed on Omnipotence, safe 'neath His wing,

Leave all resultings, DO THE NEXT THING.

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This is a quote from Shopping For Time about taking the next step.

"We can do the next thing because we know that God orders the seasons of our lives. Even the most difficult ones. As Romans 8:28 reminds us, "We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose". John Piper comments on this verse: "If you live inside the massive promise, your life is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar. Nothing can blow you over inside the walls of Romans 8:28. Outside Romans 8:28 all is confusion and anxiety and fear and uncertainty." So inside the walls of Romans 8:28, let's take the next step, do the next thing."

Take encouragement that what ever your trial or hardship, it is the Lord who has placed you where He wants you to be. He has orchestrated every aspect of your life. We need to now take what He has given us and faithfully and diligently serve Him by doing the next thing.