An individual without
direction is like Alice in the fairy tale Alice in Wonderland. In a
conversation between her and the Cheshire Cat, Alice asked, "Would you tell me please, which way I ought
to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to get
to," said the cat. "I don't
much care where," said Alice. "Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the cat.
Many have been trying to search diligently and seeking
patiently the right direction for their life. There is an intense desire to having
an better-quality life as days and years pass by yet the “how” still seems
unknown to many. How does one know if you are traversing in the right
direction? Is being married with this person the right choice? Is this course the right way? These are all
valid questions that need valid answers.
There are those who trust their instincts in regards to
making choices. Yet many is stuck and surrendered to whatever comes their way.
Though, there is a bit discomfort at first but for lack of a better option,
they’ve just decided to just give in. Both of these actions are extremes that
need to be evaluated and applied on a case-to-case basis. Also, because of the
many choices presented to us, conflict within us arises. Thus, we become
unstable and double-minded especially true when we allow other people to give
opinions, the choice becomes even more difficult. Remember that every situation
we are in will contribute or confuse any right decision made.
Proverbs 3:5-6
provides a clear glimpse of what should we do especially if you will seek God’s
help in this regard. It goes like this: “Trust
in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all
your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (NIV)
You see, only God knows the future and He is the only one
that could provide the necessary guidance towards it. Let’s look at the example
in the life of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3,
“The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your
father's household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you
into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you
will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I
will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
(NIV)
Looking at this example, observe that God did not tell him
where he will go but only mentioned that He will show the way towards it. Then
the promises of blessing were added to emphasize God’s intentions. There was a
specific direction from point A to point B yet no mention to what will happen
along the way was missing. Abraham’s response was critical to the fulfillment
of God’s plan and he needed to have faith in God’s plan. Unreserved faith in
God’s promises kicks in a high gear for those who trust God’s way
unquestionably. God has a clear
direction towards the way we need to go and a guaranteed result when we
completely obey resolutely.
Unfortunately, this is where many are stumped at the idea of
putting everything in God’s hands. They shudder at the thought of not knowing
the specific details of any venture. This is due to the fact that we were
taught not to do it this way. Furthermore, when we let go of something, we
think that everything must go our way or no way. Besides, one might say, “Trusting other than my own instinct even God
Himself is a red flag and a “no-no”.
Well, it is a choice that each one must make. We could
continue to do what we think is and receive unsatisfactory results as a hit and
miss style or through God’s way that is already proven as tried, tested and
true. Remember that with God, it is always a sure thing! We know that God fulfilled His promise to
Abraham because even after more than 4,000 years, Abraham is still a very
important figure to three major religions in the world: Judaism, Christianity
and Islam. What more do you need to be assured that God knows what He is doing?
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