One of the things I talk with people about is the difference between open posture and closed posture, as well as asking open questions versus closed. In each of these cases, the open one gives you more of what you’re looking for. The same is true when it comes to our relationship with God. There is a difference in our lives when we’re open to the things He wants to do in our lives versus being closed to them. The person who is open to God experiences more fullness in their life because He’s able to accomplish more through those who are open. Think about Jonah. He was closed to what God wanted to do in his life and through him. By contrast, Mary, the mother of Jesus was open. She prayed, “Be it unto me according to your word.” Their lives were drastically different. Take time today to let God know you are open to His will, His plans and His Word.
Here are some Bible verses on being open.
1. O Lord, open my lips, That my mouth may declare Your praise.
Psalms 51:15 AMP
2. Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45 NLT
3. Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.
Psalms 119:18 AMP
4. Open your homes to each other without complaining.
1 Peter 4:9 GNT
5. The one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is saying now to the churches.
Revelation 3:22 TPT
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 