Decisions... We all have to make them
You know, it would be a lot easier to post to this page if I had quick access and it would read my mind. Often I have ideas of what to write and well.... never get to it. Oh well, here is to hoping the posts I do make are interesting and maybe even helpful.
Life is full of choices. Some are easy and do not really matter in the grand scheme of things. Others can be life changing... or so we think.
The decision to stop and splurge for a cup of coffee might not seem "life changing", but who knows what that split second decision kept you from. A lot of times we never see the full outcome of that decision. Yeah, we can point to the cup of coffee and say that it is the outcome... but is that truly the only outcome? Why did you get the desire to stop? What prompted you to make a decision?
The example I gave is not very deep. Often I make a quick decision to stop for coffee. Other times I just find myself heading in that direction. These are decisions that I have "control over". But what do you do when life presents you with two possible directions? How do you decide which road to take when you really do not have control of the situation? That is where I have found myself. I am looking at two possible roads and neither of them look enjoyable. There is no third option in this case.
I know that God has everything under control and is working out the finer details. My testimony is His story. I have made that decision and proclaim it again. I am looking at the "possible paths" and I have my "desire" for which path to take. I believe it is inline with Gods Word and His will. Nothing is wrong with that road. There is a lot of things that God will have to help us overcome if that is the road taken. Looking at all of the variables or "what if's"... still, I want to take it. However, it is not in my power to make that decision. The "what if's" are not enticing for sure, but then I am looking into the darkness of a road not currently illuminated by God for me to walk down. That means what I think I see, may never come to be.
I see the second road available to me and do not like it at all. It goes against every fiber of my thinking... and yet, it is there because of the twists and turns in life already taken. Roads followed and detours taken have placed this fork in the road before me. I do have an option to choose this path, but I am certain it is not a path within the will of God and therefore am resisting heading that way. Once again it is out of my hands and if I am pushed in that direction, then God will still have a testimony in my life that will bring Him glory.
It is difficult when you look at two darkened paths and do not know where Gods will is. He only gives me enough light to take the next step. He gives guidance through His word. Right now... pray and wait. That is my "direction" and it is not an easy one. You would think it would be... but it's not. Of the two, I prefer the one path, although it will be a hard one. However, if the latter path has to be taken... am I okay with that? Will I take it willingly? I have struggled back and forth with this and have come to this conclusion. Your will be done! God is writing his testimony in my life. He knows what He has written. I will go where He leads me and accept that path. Others may follow or pass away, but God is always there with me. My desired path may not be the one taken and I am okay with that. I am not saying I like it, I am saying I will accept it and love and follow Him anyways.
When you truly trust God, you know that He is in control and has the best in store for you. The here and now may not look like it, but you are not down the road a ways... He is. Not only that, but He is standing with you as you look to take that first step. He will guide you and help you. The light has not shown on the path for me yet... so, I will stand in His presence and wait. Working on my patience, faith and trust in Him as I do so. Believe me, standing here is HARD, but God is faithful, loving, gracious, and merciful.
Sum it all up for ya.... Let GO and let GOD.
Life is full of choices. Some are easy and do not really matter in the grand scheme of things. Others can be life changing... or so we think.
The decision to stop and splurge for a cup of coffee might not seem "life changing", but who knows what that split second decision kept you from. A lot of times we never see the full outcome of that decision. Yeah, we can point to the cup of coffee and say that it is the outcome... but is that truly the only outcome? Why did you get the desire to stop? What prompted you to make a decision?
The example I gave is not very deep. Often I make a quick decision to stop for coffee. Other times I just find myself heading in that direction. These are decisions that I have "control over". But what do you do when life presents you with two possible directions? How do you decide which road to take when you really do not have control of the situation? That is where I have found myself. I am looking at two possible roads and neither of them look enjoyable. There is no third option in this case.
I know that God has everything under control and is working out the finer details. My testimony is His story. I have made that decision and proclaim it again. I am looking at the "possible paths" and I have my "desire" for which path to take. I believe it is inline with Gods Word and His will. Nothing is wrong with that road. There is a lot of things that God will have to help us overcome if that is the road taken. Looking at all of the variables or "what if's"... still, I want to take it. However, it is not in my power to make that decision. The "what if's" are not enticing for sure, but then I am looking into the darkness of a road not currently illuminated by God for me to walk down. That means what I think I see, may never come to be.
I see the second road available to me and do not like it at all. It goes against every fiber of my thinking... and yet, it is there because of the twists and turns in life already taken. Roads followed and detours taken have placed this fork in the road before me. I do have an option to choose this path, but I am certain it is not a path within the will of God and therefore am resisting heading that way. Once again it is out of my hands and if I am pushed in that direction, then God will still have a testimony in my life that will bring Him glory.
It is difficult when you look at two darkened paths and do not know where Gods will is. He only gives me enough light to take the next step. He gives guidance through His word. Right now... pray and wait. That is my "direction" and it is not an easy one. You would think it would be... but it's not. Of the two, I prefer the one path, although it will be a hard one. However, if the latter path has to be taken... am I okay with that? Will I take it willingly? I have struggled back and forth with this and have come to this conclusion. Your will be done! God is writing his testimony in my life. He knows what He has written. I will go where He leads me and accept that path. Others may follow or pass away, but God is always there with me. My desired path may not be the one taken and I am okay with that. I am not saying I like it, I am saying I will accept it and love and follow Him anyways.
When you truly trust God, you know that He is in control and has the best in store for you. The here and now may not look like it, but you are not down the road a ways... He is. Not only that, but He is standing with you as you look to take that first step. He will guide you and help you. The light has not shown on the path for me yet... so, I will stand in His presence and wait. Working on my patience, faith and trust in Him as I do so. Believe me, standing here is HARD, but God is faithful, loving, gracious, and merciful.
Sum it all up for ya.... Let GO and let GOD.
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