Have you ever applied for a new job thinking, "Man, if I could only land this job--I would be right where I need to be. I could be making the money I need. I could be doing big things." Or maybe you think, "If I could just find the right relationship, I would be happy." Or maybe, "If I could just buy that house or get these things--I would be right where I want to be." Here's the kicker. What do you do when you have those things? How does finding that place make you feel?
I know we all have some preconceived idea of what we want for our lives--but it's not always realistic. We all have big dreams of making a lot of money, having a family (that is actually healthy), or whatever our minds can dream up. Here's my question. Is what I want really where I belong? Am I struggling to get somewhere that I will not even be happy when I get there?
Don't get me wrong--big dreams are great to have. Goals are a positive thing. Here's the principle: Know who is directing your path.
It is so interesting that we think we know where we are going. What we find is that when we get there it ends up being nothing like what we thought it would be. That is why God is so important to have in your life. I have to have His guidance. I have to know that I am going the way that He knows is best--otherwise, I will just end up disappointed.
It's so easy to think that I know the right way. It's so easy to quit trusting God. But that won't get you to the best places. Without God you have no compass and you will get lost. In my life, when I quit looking to God for the answers--I still found answers--the wrong ones. They lead to places I never thought I would go. I made decisions I never should have made. I got into relationships that I never would have if I would have listened to God.
I am so glad to say that God is my compass. I can follow Him anywhere and I can know that it is perfectly safe. He is my protector. My guide. And He leads me to the best places in life. I don't have to worry because He is in control. I am so glad that I quit trusting in just myself. God has placed me where I could never be had I tried it on my own.
Choose to trust Him! His way is the best.
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this is great, chris. it's been amazing to see you grow in wisdom over the past year. i think all of us can relate to this...i know i can. just look at my career struggles...i messed up early on and am just now getting to the "mended" phase. i remember looking back and saying, "God, I've messed up my life. I'm sorry I've messed up and ruined your plans for my life." Then I heard him say, "You can never mess something up so much that I can't fix it." Sometimes we're not patient...sometimes we take a step out of his will in the wrong direction because we "think" we want something so badly. then we get there and find out...it's not what we needed or even what we wanted. it might take a little longer for his will to be fulfilled in your life, but it will be fulfilled. you can't go wrong with him on your side.
...good stuff.
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