Which way do I go?
It's like an X or T in my path but which way is the right way to go? Someone
says left, another says right but I thought I should go straight. I have found
myself in this position quite a few times in my life. But right now, this time,
it is different.
I have God in my
life and He is directing my path. You will see that I did not say it was easier but that
it is different. I do not have a crystal ball that shows me the correct path.
But I can take comfort in knowing that the God of the universe will make good
out of every situation His children are in.
Over the past 2
years of my Christian life I have learned a lot. One of the valuable
things I have learned is that God has placed several people in my life of whom
are great spiritual leaders, in my life and others. Those that I share life with daily and those that are only a phone call away. I have learned that not
only is it okay to ask for help but it is a necessity. I cannot go through this
life on my own. Only God can enable me to do so and God has many hands and feet
on this earth He created. (1 Corinthians 12:27) I have prayed many prayers of
"Lord, help me through this situation" but only to keep my eyes and
ears closed to those He sent to help me.
My situation reminded me if a story I once heard. A man is drowning and calling out to God for help. A boat comes
to the man and the sailor offers help but the man refuses saying God will help
him. This happens several times. God then cries out "I am helping you!
Didn't you see the boats come to your aid?". It reminds me to listen and
look for God because He always answers our prayers, though sometimes it is not in the way we wanted. I have to continually remind myself that God's plan is much better than anything I can dream up.
Three Sundays ago I
attended Grace church in McKean, PA. Pastor Derek was starting a new sermon
series titled "Finding Forward" (sermon link at the bottom). This was one of those moments where
God was speaking to me through His children on earth.
Derek talked about having to listen for God's direction. In order to do that we have to pray waiting prayers. Like the apostles we need to devote ourselves to prayer (Acts 1:14) and listen for God. This is really hard for me because I am so used to the instaneousness of our culture where everything is just a mouse click or card ride away.
Lord I will wait for your guidance for You are good and all knowing. I will listen for Your direction! I will pray bold prayers for You are The Almighty God! You will direct me at the crossroads!
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