I do not want to do anything out of God's will.
That said, waiting for and deciphering God's will is really difficult sometimes.
I firmly believe that God gives me a flat out kick in the butt sometimes to assure me of and turn me back to his will for my life. I also believe that God often whispers His will or even waits to reveal it to me until he is sure I will not accept anything that is not of His will.
I have two problems with that. One, I suck at listening for the still small voice. My life is too loud, my own thoughts are too loud, and I just can't seem to focus on that quiet voice. Two, I really want to follow God's will, but sometimes I like to think that just because I will it, must mean God wills it too. Not the case. Ecc 5:7 So I am not a patient waiter so I impose my own will and call it God's, instead of waiting to be sure of what comes from Him.
I am thankful for friends who kick me in the butt (Dawn) when they see I am following my own will and not God's. I believe He placed people like that in my life to quiet my heart and mind so I can listen and wait. All in all, it comes down to what Carrie has always said to me, "Be still."
So, here I sit, being still and waiting for God to give me some direction. Not even a toe of movement in any direction until God shows me His will for my life. I simply cannot trust my heart. Jer 17:9
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hmmm. hard to do. and is inaction an action?
I admire your strength.
I love you forever.
Remember God gives you the ability to think and reason Miss.
i read your post this morning but nothing came to mind. then while i was praying for your family (among other things on my heart) on my walk to starbucks...a few things popped in.
if we look at God's will for us as a path, the path changes along the way. sometimes, it's super skinny and feels impossible to travel on. this is when we're making clear right/wrong choices. will i obey what He's telling me to do here and stay on the path or no?
sometimes, the path is wide and there are many choices we could make while still remaining in His will. like, i don't think that there's only one guy i could marry or only one job i could have to be in God's will. i think it's what i do with that guy or job that keeps me in His will. am i honoring Him with that decision and loving/working as if unto Him?
lastly, making a wrong decision doesn't have to be considered out of His will. sinning is never in God's will but not every wrong choice is a sin. maybe i buy a new car and i decide later, it wasn't the best thing. i don't think that puts me out of His will. perhaps the whole process and the lesson i learn because of it was all a part of His plan.
hardest of all, we have to find the balance of waiting to hear from Him and being quiet enough to do so while still stepping out in faith with what He's put before us.
hmmm...that's just my 2 cents (actually, it looks more like 4 or 5 =P) but hopefully it helps as you're thinking through these things!
one more thing...
we had to turn to romans 12 in church this morning to look at the love section. however, i'm a big fan of the first two verses and had to read them first. they reminded me of you so i thought i'd share.
"Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--His good, pleasing, and perfect will."
Romans 12:1-2
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