PRAYING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE!

Thursday, August 8, 2019

PRAYING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE!

Prov 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

           Often we feel confused regarding the right path to pursue. Circumstances are conflicting and there seems to be no clear opening for progress or even for escape. We feel stuck and we cry out for rescue. Is there a PROCESS by which we can determine God’s leading? Let me suggest a few things from our text.

           First, we see that a whole-hearted trust in the character and benevolence of God forms the foundation of our confidence. If we can’t or won’t trust God then how can we expect to receive guidance from Him? If He shows us the way, our doubts will prevent us from following. We must trust.

           Next, we see that we must set aside, or at least discount, our own human wisdom. Certainly, God has given each of us a measure of intelligence,  and He expects us to use it, but we are warned against leaning completely on what seems right to us. We are often wrong and God’s ways are not our ways. Miracles are not reasonable or logical. That’s what makes them miraculous.

           Moreover, we are urged to develop and maintain a lifestyle that acknowledges God. In simple terms, we must not live a life ashamed of our faith. We need not flaunt it, but neither should we deny it. Just acknowledge Him always. “Yes, I’m a Christian. Thanks for asking!”

           The combination of firm trust, a proper evaluation of our reasoning, and an openly Christian lifestyle equips us for the guidance we need.

Dear Lord, there are so many choices and decisions available to me today. Help me trust your heart and question my intellect. Let me not be ashamed of you ever. Guide me in your way. AMEN