Faith along the way

We make decisions every day, sometimes what seems like hundreds of decisions. Decisions are a part of everyday life:

• What to fix for supper…again
• What to wear
• What to say…or not say
• Who to listen to
• Whether or not to say yes to what is being asked of you
• Being angry or letting it go
• Responding
• Not responding
• Letting that person disturb your peace of mind
• Stepping out on faith
• Letting fear rule
• Taking that job offer
• And many, many more too numerous to list

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. One of the things I am working on with the help of the Holy Spirit is seeking the Lord’s guidance before I make decisions; listening to His still, small voice before I move, before I react, before I speak. I’m not necessarily talking about seeking Him for what I need to cook for supper but seeking Him for the decisions that impact my life, the life of others, and most importantly…my Christian walk, my witness for the Lord.

Honestly, the decisions we make daily do impact our witness. Our daily decisions do affect our fellowship with our Lord. Our decisions do affect others. Our decisions do have an impact. James is my favorite book of the Bible, and in chapter 1, verse 5, he encourages us to ask God for wisdom, tells us that God gives it generously if we seek Him for it. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths”. My ways are clouded with my own perspective, often ruled by my own emotions, and sometimes made hastily without thinking it through. Boy can I ever get myself in trouble. Anybody else?

Seeking God’s advice through prayer and reading His Word…that is what I want to make a priority. That is a decision I want to settle, to determine, to be steadfast in my life. That is how I want it to be. Am I there yet? No. Am I trying? Yes. I’ll keep on trying and will always be so grateful for my gracious God who shows me such marvelous grace and patience along the way.

All glory to our gracious God for He is worthy of our praise, and may we allow Him to direct our path.

Jackie