As the old saying goes, 'Time marches on.' Seems like only a
few years ago, my husband and I were bringing our daughter home from the
hospital. But in March, she left the glorious teen years behind - a new decade
unfolding before her.
Remember being twenty? I do. Life was full of decisions -
what college major to pursue, what job to apply for, who to date? Things
haven't changed that much. A twenty-year-old still faces lots of decisions. Don't
we all? I'm glad there's Someone available to guide that decision-making
process, no matter how old we are!
Decisions don't always seem that important to me. Sure, I
pray for direction concerning the seemingly 'big' things, but sometimes I fool
myself into thinking I can handle the 'small' decisions. As I perused the
clothes racks at the mall recently, I was excited to find lots of things on
clearance. I was tempted to scoop up a number of items and head back to the
dressing room...until I remembered the reason for my trip to the store. I
didn't need winter clothes, I was looking for a spring outfit. Logic triumphed
over emotional spending! Lesson learned. Oftentimes, it's the little things
that take me furthest off course.
God wants me to come to Him anytime I need direction. In fact, He encourages me to ask for
wisdom, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all
men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him," (James 1:5;
KJV). Because Jesus lived on this earth, He knows the difficulties I face. He
endured temptations, yet He never sinned. He extends an incredible invitation,
"...come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and
find grace to help in time of need," (Hebrews 4:16).
The more I read and study God's Word, the better equipped I
am to make good decisions - whether big or small. The Apostle Paul was quick to
remind the Corinthians to do everything for
the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).Today, I'm determined to trust the Lord,
and acknowledge Him in all I do, knowing that He will direct my paths!
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Are you facing lots
of decisions? What step are you willing to take to seek direction from the
Lord?
Prayer: Heavenly Father,
Thank You for caring about every decision I make. Help me ask for Your wisdom,
and be obedient to the direction You give. In Jesus' name, Amen.
*This article appeared in the March 2012 edition of My Forsyth.
