Missionary Marti Ensign once brought some pastors to the US from the country where she was serving. The pastors wanted to do some shopping, but Marti was concerned that they might get lost. So she gave them her phone number. In less than an hour, one of the pastors called and said, “I’m lost.” “Find out the names of the two streets at the corner,” Marti said, “and come back and tell me, and I will come and get you.” In a few minutes, he returned to the phone and reported, “I am at the corner of ‘Walk’ and ‘Don’t Walk.’ ”
As we seek God’s will, we may find ourselves standing at our own corner of indecision. We want God’s direction. We want Him to reveal His views on issues that are not specifically addressed in His moral will: Where should I live? Where should I go to school? What should be my career? Whom should I marry?
One of the ways God often reveals His will is through His Word (Psalm 119:104-105). God’s Word not only provides us with His moral commands, but it also sheds light on issues that are not specifically addressed in the Bible.
Another way God communicates His wisdom and plans for us is through the godly counsel of family members, pastors, or other spiritual leaders (Proverbs 4:1; Jeremiah 3:15). A third way is through our prayers to God-pleas for guidance during difficult and confusing situations (James 1:5). A fourth way God reveals His will to us is through our passions and desires, as we delight in Him (Psalm 37:4).
Let’s continue to ask God for direction in our lives. For He loves us and desires to give us good gifts (Jeremiah 31:10-12; Matthew 7:7-11), He knows all things (Psalm 139), and He will answer our prayers!
More:
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do (Ephesians 5:16-17).
Next:
What do you normally do when you’re stopped at the corner of indecision? How should the fact that God knows all things motivate you to ask Him for direction and guidance?
abalderama on March 27, 2009 at 9:27 am
It is very difficult when your heart lies at he point of indecision. That is what caught my eye this morning. I am struggling with different paths in my life but know that the one thing I want to do is serve God. I want to encompass it in my day to day activities and at the same time make a living for my child and myself. I am 100% confident that God means to give me an expected end, I just want to make sure that I get on the right bus. I am interested in opening a Christian bookstore and at the same time wonder about my abilities to be a motivational speaker. I too often have made the wrong choices and would like to make the right one this time. I pray consistently for God’s guidance and blessing. Please pray for me.
marvin williams on March 27, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Wow! I know what you are going through. When I am loitering around the corner of indecision, I spend time praying, in the word, consulting with others, believing they will confirm in me God’s movement. Also, I ask God for signs and circumstances of confirmation. I will continue to pray for you as you seek to make godly decisions.
theodore on March 27, 2009 at 9:49 am
I am struggling with a particular sin that draws me
away from the Most high. I love to know Him more
but this sins has created a very huge gap between
Him and me. Sometimes, i take decisions not to
fall victim to this sins, but it even become worse.
Indecision has ate into my life for some years now,
with my work, the chosing of a life partner, even to
the friends i chose, to read the Bible and to Pray. i
cannot decide when i want to do what.
May the Almighty God give me strength and show me the right way to chose
marvin williams on March 27, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Theodore, I would love to talk with you further about your issue. I think you are doing the right thing. We all struggle daily to please God. We don’t always get it right. Sometimes I blow it badly, but I thank God for his daily mercy and grace to cover my sins. God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. So, cast all your cares upon Him, for he cares about what happens to you. You may connect with me via email to explain more about your issue. Blessings on you.
garymax on March 27, 2009 at 10:36 am
Timely. SURE I’m doing God’s will but asking for confirmation. Need computer programmer for evangelism project. Starting business to support ministry. Decision points to continue will be confirmed with programmer (can’t continue without) and fruit (customers) for business to confirm I should do that. Can’t go long without seeing the fruit due to limited resources. Taking steps of faith rather than sit on hands but DECISIONS to continue (that I heard Him correctly) depend on the above.
marvin williams on March 27, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Very encouraging! I like the fact that you are acting on your faith and what you believe what God has said. Many of our decisions are decisions of faith. So, keep believing and moving. Blessings on you!
NGonzales on April 1, 2009 at 2:03 pm
II’m already 48 years old and I am right now at this stage whether I will continue my education to be a CGA.t was my plan 8 years ago but then when I learned a classmate of mine became one, I felt I was left behind.Did I just envy her? Probably- but then I also realized it is time for me to advance my education for myself’s satisfaction. Am I doing the right thing to pursue? I followed what you have said here before- ask, and pray but then when my request was not granted, I felt like God didn’t answer me- I read His word-at times, as if He answered me because of the situation I was in-seeking for answers and I thought He did give me His answers thru His Word but unfortunately, it was the opposite that happened. So at times, not sure if I will make the right decision even though I pray for it- my sister said is just trust God and believe.