Seek God not in Urgency

so David inquired of God: "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The LORD answered him, "Go, I will hand them over to you." Once more the Philistines raided the valley; 14 so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, "Do not go straight up, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees..."

1 Chronicles 14:10,13-14

David's military obedience really sticks out as he looks to God for 4every decision.  Sometimes, we ask for directions only once and then when the issue comes up again we react based off our own intellect and discernment.  If Davide did this here, he may have been defeated and handed over to the Philistines.  God knew that going head-on wasn't the right approach so he commanded David to circle around instead.  Today, we face similar scenarios but our faith seems to be limited to the urgency of seeking an answer.  If we have an answer based off last time or direction comes from our understanding, we will always fail even if we're right.  Humbling ourselves to ask for direction even if we think we have an answer is vital for having a heart like David's. 

I am so guilty of this, by a huge mile.  Only during those times where I lack an answer do I seek God's counsel.  There are times too when I seek Him when I'm just beginning a task or journey.  But what about all that time in between where most of the work should be done?  Nothing!  I'm just in task mode and I shield God from the task and I take over.  Why can't I just allow God to bless the whole journey?  How can I do this?  Through discipline!  I need to break through the mentality that God is only in heaven; He's here with me even as I write my devotions.  He's sitting right beside me and will continue to do so.  I need to train my mind to realize this truth.  

LORD and omnipresent God, thank You for being with each and every one of Your blessed.  I have a hard time realizing and living by this amazing truth but I believe it.  I want to depend on You so greatly that I feel lost and desperate when Your presence isn't felt.  I also pray that my task of relationships continue to grown for You.  In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen!