I’m perplexed.
It often happens when I face a major life decision. I pray asking God to show me his will. James 1:5 says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” God, please give me wisdom. Soon!
I’ve gone round and round, analyzing the whys, what fors, shoulds and should nots of this decision and still it’s not clear what I should do. I’m trying to be patient and wait on God’s direction. The waiting is stressing me out.
Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
I don’t have a lot of peace around the situation.
Here’s the dilemma:
Am I not at peace about this decision because God is telling me that saying yes would be wrong? Or am I not at peace because I have listened to the devil’s lies that tell me I don’t deserve this, I can’t afford it, it’s impractical or it doesn’t honor God? The devil, after all, doesn’t want us to be happy or see our dreams come true and I am well-versed at believing Satan’s lies.
So, which is it? I’m torn. God, please give me wisdom!
Would you mind praying for me to know God’s will? Perhaps God will give you insight on my behalf.
John 8:44 (NLT): “[The devil] was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NLT): “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
Wow! good luck on the decision making. I too am in that place. My boyfriend wants to marry me. We are both from divorced relationships, but even though he is divorced on paper, I don’t feel he is divorced in his heart. Everything in his life revolves around his x-wife. When we make x-mass plans, her family is first, and i get the leftovers. I know that children are a important part of family gatherings and can sometimes take priory, but I really feel if we are to be a couple we need to make ourselves first. But he does not see this. This is my delmia, should I end the relationship until he can get his x out of his system? Sometimes we know the answer, we just don’t want to listen. good Luck!
Amy, will pray for a clear decision for you. I to often ask God to make a decision perfectly clear for me so I have no doubt. Terry.
Wow, it sounds like your decision is weighing heavily for you. I pray you’ll hear God guiding you along the best path. In his will is the safest place to be even if it may be challenging from our perspective.
Thanks, Terry. I think discerning God’s voice and having the courage to follow his will are the hardest things for Christians. I treasure your prayers.