3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
3:6 – In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
I was on the phone asking my Dad, “Should I move to Austin, TX or stay where I am?”
He asked if I had prayed about it. Yes, I had. And after days of praying (and listening) for an answer, I still hadn’t heard anything from God – one way or another. But, I felt an urgency to decide, and soon.
His response changed my life.
He said, “I believe God speaks to us. Not necessarily in a voice; it’s different for each person. In fact, He usually doesn’t communicate with anyone the same way twice. And, He has also endowed us with intellect, intelligence, and free will. I believe He wants us to use those gifts, as well.”
“So, when I have a decision to make, I pray about it, and I earnestly seek God’s guidance. I also do my own due diligence.”
“After I’ve been honestly seeking His guidance, IF He doesn’t tell me ‘No,’ and my investigation indicates it is a good course of action, or a good investment, then I go ahead and do it.”
“I trust Him that if it’s NOT a good deal, then He’ll get me out of it, or He’ll make it work.”
“And, that seems to have worked pretty well, so far.”
So, as I read these verses this morning, I heard my Dad’s voice, and I felt relief.
It’s not ALL up to me.
