I have a confession.
I am awful at making decisions.
I trust GOD, but I don’t always trust myself. I spend many hours in prayer trying to
discern the will of GOD but always wonder if I am making the wrong choice. Often I try to figure out the will of GOD I
get my own head, emotions, plans tangled into the decision. The LORD knows this, “would not GOD have
discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart?” ~Psalm 44:21. My thoughts are not always his thoughts and
I am very thankful to have such a patient GOD.
GOD is Omniscient. In revelation
he is called the Alpha and the Omega.
Isaiah states: “I am GOD, and there is no other; I am GOD, and there is
none like me. I make known the end from
the beginning, from ancient times what is still to come.”
~Isaiah 46:9-10.
GOD knows the plans he has for me (Jeremiah 29:11). GOD is
all knowing and has numbered my days. I
always struggle when it is time to make choices.
I can make
simple choices: Should I make tacos or burgers for dinner tonight? Should I paint the walls in my bedroom blue
or red? Some choices are more difficult and I like to pray fully consider all
of my options before making a decision.
First, I
like to consult the word of GOD to see if my decision aligns with
scripture. Some decisions are very
black and white. Bless don’t curse,
love your enemies, don’t sin. I also
like to consult trusted advisors, in Proverbs it states: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with
many advisers, they succeed.”~ Proverbs 15:22.
In other
words, I seek wise counsel before making any hasty decisions. Here is some advice about seeking counsel:
Find someone who has your best interests at heart. Make
sure you avoid counselors who have an agenda to push. Ultimately, put your trust in GOD and the
people who do not have your best interests at heart will be revealed.
Right now I
have a decision to make. Right now I am
trying to discern if events are just stumbling blocks to prevent GOD from doing
great things with me OR if GOD is making the nest uncomfortable so I will do
something else with my life.
I have
prayed and I feel peace. But I don’t
know what I should do. I have read the
word of GOD. I have sought the counsel
of advisors. A trusted Pastor, and my
mentor say one thing, but other advisors are speaking the opposite. They think that GOD has big plans and a
multitude of blessings that won’t be given unless I change my
circumstances. I don’t want to make a
hasty decision I will regret.
The counsel of many + my own desire= A mess in my head.
Will things get better?
I will lose
connections. But I will make new
connections with new people. This
decision has become a fight of flight response.
Do I stay and persevere even if things feel uncomfortable or do I fly
away to a new place?
GOD is
Omniscient and his purposes for me will be fulfilled no matter what I choose.
But I am not sure if GOD wants to keep me here to refine me and bless me or if
I should go somewhere else.
Praying for GOD to light my way and direct my paths
~Sunny :D
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