Has the path for your life ever been unclear to you? It feels that way for me almost on a weekly basis. I wonder if that is self-inflicted.
I think that it is self-inflicted. For whatever reason, I tend to over complicate things. However, God’s will is much simpler than I make it. Have you ever heard of the K.I.S.S. principle? KISS stands for Keep It Simple Stupid. I somehow believe that if I can make a complex framework or process that I will have all the necessary components to discern God’s path. The issue is that in order to have a complex framework or process I’m continually gathering Information, yet never taking any action. It is as if I feel that I may have missed something, therefore, I’m constantly searching for more information.
So, if you ever go through something similar, here’s what to do:
- Pray – Phil 4:6-“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The interesting thing is that before this verse, you’re commanded to rejoice in the Lord always. Make sure that you take delight in God when you’re praying. Also, stop and listen! God is a being and prayer should be a conversation. If all you do is talk and use God as a vending machine, He’ll never get to tell you what it is you’re supposed to do. Maybe you’re supposed to wait…ouch! Did that hurt?
- Read Scripture – If God has revealed Himself through scripture and you want to know His will for your life, then it only follows logical thought to read the bible!
- Seek godly wisdom – “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” – Prov 28:26. I’ve heard that the definition of wisdom is knowledge applied. Find people who have applied knowledge to their lives and done something more than watch the news and have an opinion. Talk to your spiritual leader in your church or those who have traveled a similar path and have grown and done something with their lives. Don’t depend on your own mind.
These three actions will help you find the path God wants you to take.
Question: What path are you unsure of traveling down? What do you do when you’re unsure of the path to take in life?
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