Decisions, decisions, decisions! We are faced with making decisions everyday. They can range from insignificant to important life-altering decisions. In today's confusing political climate, many are undecided about who to vote for. Others are facing decisions about their career, a possible move, or how to handle that child that is behaving in an especially challenging way.
I don't like making difficult decisions. I'm one who wants assurance that I'm doing the right thing. Because of this, I'd prefer God to guide me in very obvious ways, rather like this lighthouse that clearly stands out and shines brightly to guide ships safely into shore.
When you are in a conundrum about making a decision, from who to vote for or which of two job offers is the one you should accept, the good news is that repeatedly in the Bible we read about God's willingness to guide us. He's not up there on His heavenly throne giggling as we run around in confusion, like rats in a maze. He lovingly wants to guide us, to counsel us. The whole while He's watching over us carefully like a good parent would. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, July 31st, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
We've had a couple of BIG decisions to make recently (along with the daily ones)... In one case, the answer came "clear as a bell"! No mistaking it. The other, not so much :) Where would we - I - be w/o the Lord?
ReplyDeleteI love those "clear as a bell" times. Thank God for His grace when it's not so clear, for He knows our heart that really wants to do His will and follow His leading. I remember one time when we came to a fork in the road regarding two good ministry opportunities, God clearly told me He would be with us wherever we went. It was so strange, as if He said, "you pick one, either way I will be with you".
DeleteThank goodness that He is with us as we face decisions. There is such turmoil these days and making the RIGHT choice can be scary. I want to be still and know just what He is telling me and which way I should go. Thanks for your guidance as I turn to Him. May your day be filled with Him, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these encouraging words, Linda. It is a comfort that others are seeking God's will and guidance along with me during the turbulent times we are living in.
DeleteI need also God's confirmation in the decisions ... Time after time He shows the right way to go, He knows us and leads with His loving kindness and using His Word, other people and circumstances, and with the voice of His Spirit.
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