“Father, into thy hands, I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46).”

“Father, into thy hands, I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46).”

The last recorded prayer of Jesus was, “Father, into thy hands; I commit my spirit.” This statement demonstrates that Jesus, our example of what it means to fully human and fully divine, was completely turning his will and his ways over to God. Pray about it until you have peace. Once you have peace about it, allow the process to unfold, knowing the Principle of Divine Timing. Everything is happening exactly when it is supposed to happen.

The scripture is true, “the door that God opens no one can shut (Revelation 3:7).” Whenever God has a blessing to give, you will receive it when you are ready for it regardless of the thoughts and opinions of others. God opens the doors of opportunity to meet your needs and to fulfill the good desires of your heart. The same verse says, “the door that God shuts, no one can open (Revelation 3:7).” Sometimes the shut door means “wait” because something on either side of the door is not ready for the door to open. No matter how long you knock on the door until both parties are ready, the door will remain closed.

Put it in God’s hands, knowing that whenever God closes one door, God opens another, and whatever is behind the open door is always better than what is behind the closed door. Leave the closed door and find the open door of opportunity. Trust the process, knowing that God’s will for you is Absolute Good. Pray for this or something better and leave it to God. Don’t function in your ego, busting the window out of closed doors to get what you want. Pray for the right and the perfect result, and let it go. Spare yourself heartache, pain, and embarrassment. Pray for the highest and the best and release your need to control it. God knows what and when is best for you to receive.

Using the Prayer Tool of Witnessing and Sharing Your Testimony with Others as symbolized by the Measuring Tape, document and share with at least one other person an experience where prayer and patience resulted in a delightful demonstration.


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