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God's Direction (Isaiah 48:17)

Scripture of the Day:

"I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."

Have you ever had times in your life where you really wanted something, or you have felt that you should do something, but God just isn't working with you on it? I remember clearly the first real conversation I had with my now husband-prior to even dating. Five years ago I was feeling like I should move back to Wisconsin (my home state), but it wasn't lining up and my gut was not sure it was the right thing to do. And then came his genius suggestion, "Stay until God tells you to go." WOAH! Why hadn't I thought of that?? :) It was so easy. It helped relieve my stress and let me enjoy where I was (even though I didn't know at that time where the future would lead).

Remember my post from last week, about the heart changing moment to where I am happy staying home with my little man? I am still happy doing that, but the job thing is still on my mind. Part of me would love to find a part time job that would allow me to do something extra, and the financial side would be nice too! But I realized yesterday I feel about it the exact same way I did about that move to Wisconsin. I don't think God is really pointing me in that direction...I, myself, was going down that path. God hasn't told me to add something else to my plate.

Then I came across that Scripture last night and went, "Doh! - God isn't directing me to a job." Like my hubby told me years ago, I need to stay in the situation I am in until God tells me to move on. After all, He is the one who teaches us what is best for us who directs us in the way we should go. If you would like some pointers on what direction that is, my pastor always teaches four ways to help find God's will for your life:

  • Pray
  • Read the bible
  • Talk to your spiritual mentors (those you trust for your accountability)
  • Circumstances (note that circumstances are last because they are really the most unimportant, but that isn't how we typically live our lives...usually we rule them by circumstance)
Note: If the first three things point to no, but the circumstances line up - Don't do it!! 

I have found in my life that when I let it line up with God's direction, things tend to run more smoothly - and 
my stress level goes down dramatically! Reader, life isn't always easy when your desires don't line up with God's plan for your life, but it is what is best in the long run! Seek out the four things above and it will be made easier still.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father God, please help my desires align with your will for my life. It isn't always easier to like where You are wanting me to go, but as You have said, you teach us what is best and you direct us where we should go! Thank you for that guidance. Please help me remember to seek Your direction instead of my own. Help me remember to pray about things, read your word and talk to those in my life before I jump the gun of circumstance and begin down a path that is not in your plans. Thank you for correcting me in this current situation and thank you in advance for doing it again in the future! I know with my will, I will seek other things that are not in you plan. Thank you for loving me anyway. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.





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