Journey to the Never-Dried-Up Well #2
- Jenni
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Forty days is a short time in a life-time. Yet much can happen - when we make regular time to be apart, away, alone - with God.
Welcome back to our forty-day journey to the never-dried-up well !
The Word
"..for it is God who works to will and to do... " ~ Phil 2v13
As we begin, it may be our reflex to begin dwelling on our 'desired outcomes', how we wish our hearts will be at peace, or how our circumstances would be turned around. We may come looking for some confirmation that our hunches are right; and hope to find swift wisdom in practical steps to quench our thirst.
But
Truth
it.is.God who...
So let us begin the journey right - by abandoning ourselves to God as much as we know how. Maybe just to cry out, "Lord Jesus, here I am!"
An old song goes,
Jesus take me as I am
I can come no other way
Take me deeper into You
Let my flesh life melt away
Make me like a precious stone
Crystal clear, and finely honed
Life of Jesus shining through
Giving glory back to you.
You can use these words as a prayer as we begin.
Over the next few days, repeat it. According to God's Word, He will work. He will work something in us that will cause us to lean, to seek, to desire, to will...and then, to do that will.
Your truth
This verse is sandwiched between the words that call us to 'work out our salvation' and to 'shine as stars'. We know full well that we have an active part to play in our growth and maturity. We know too that we were meant to fill up with Light and shine.
In each instance, our tendency is to work at it ourselves. The words, "it is God" is the pivot. There will not be any deepening or shine without God.
The entire verse reads,
"for it is God who works in you to will and to do according to his good purpose"
What a wondrous reminder from our God. He has a good purpose in all this. He has a good purpose for you these forty days.
It. is. God.
In a way, this is the secret to -
Joyful discovery of God's will
Restful trust as we go about our seemingly nothing-has-changed-much days
Knowing what to do when we do not know what to do
Facing fear and standing still in the rushing waters
-- which, yes, are the practical manifestations of whether a soul is well-watered.
Don’t you too want these to mark your life?
More with God's people
Share your insights and soul-movements with us.
And yes. we just began so yea bring a friend along!
This is a Lent series we are doing from 18 Feb to 4 April 2026….join us at any point in the journey…
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