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I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately, like a lot. I’ve been growing in various aspects of my life and most of it has been truly eye opening and some lets call growing pains. It’s funny you think, i’m a certain age I should know this by now. LOL
You see, lately I’ve been praying a lot more than usual. Especially about life’s directions. A lot of changes has been happening over here and maybe i’ll share in another post; but for now,I’ve found myself thinking “Man, I wish God could JUST tell me what to do”. “Should I apply for that job, move to that city, date this person”. But, I’ve been doing it all wrong, hindering my own ability to really get the answer I so desperately need.
I admit. I AM that girl. The one that consults her friends on a lot. I guess a part of me feels like “I don’t want to make a bad decision” You see, I trust my friends, which is why I choose to share with them. It gives me an instant sense of reassurance. I came upon a road block recently and I picked up the phone to call my friend and a little voice deep down was like “pray” why are you running to people when you should be running to God. People cant comprehend the plans that God has for your life. Don’t get me wrong, nothing wrong in being selective of what you share with friends, but God can give us so much more clarity if we trust him, rather than rely on humans who are flawed as we are.
I’ve been mediating on John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.” This voice reminds us, that the more we spend time with Him, the more we’re able to hear and understand his voice. When you call your best friend, you say “hey it’s me” because they know you and they know your voice but when you call a stranger you say “hey, it’s Jewel” Because they don’t yet know your voice because y’all haven’t yet cultivated that relationship.
So how do we hear God’s voice when we’re needing directions/clarity? God’s not going to come down and say “my child, do this”, but spending more time with him and relying on him is not bad place to start.
So many truths in this, that I can totally relate to! Well written! 👌🏼
I have learned not to run and tell my friends everything over the years. I ALWAYS used to consult with them about almost everything. I am such a horrible decision maker, I always want to talk to at least one other person about it first. But I’ve learned that you kind of have to trust yourself. Like you said, when you feel unsure, pray on it! This was a really good read! Thanks for sharing.