The Divine Duet

I started reading "Overcoming Negative Emotions" Sunday. It's kind of interesting, and one thing the author did kind of jumped out at me.

I've been told many times that a realationship with God is not just a one-way street, He will not force us to come to Him. He is always there for us, but we have to go to Him. The author emphasized this point in a different manner than had ever been given to me.

The Divine Duet.

We have a partnership with God. We can see the partnership throughout Scripture between God an dpeople and the benefits we get.

She picks several key scriptures and divides it into three categories.
1. God's part
2. Our part
3. The end result

So take Joshua 1:9 for example.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
She breaks it down to:
God's part: Stay with us wherever we go
Our part: Choose courage; don't tremble
End result: Living in the comfort of His awesome presence

At the end of that chapter, she leaves 9 sections from scripture to be evaluated in that pattern as to "further solidify the 'divine duet' truth in your heart". They are below.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

2 Corinthians 6:17-18 - 'Therefore come out from their midst and be separate', says the Lord...'And I will welcome you. And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me.'
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

James 4:8 - Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

Matthew 6:14 - If you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

Hebrews 12:1-2 - Since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:

Matthew 6:25,33 - Do not be worried about yoru life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?...Seek first [God's] kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.
God's part:
Our part:
End result:


Blessings in Christ,