Quote:
Originally Posted by Igzy
Someone once said that "fear is often just the clanging echo of indecision." Just make up your mind and do... something. Like riding a bike, our souls were designed to operate at a certain cruising speed. Just get rolling and let the Lord guide you as you move. He is less concerned about the details of what we do that whether we are doing them in life, joy and peace, and its hard to have life, joy and peace when you are paralyzed by indecision.
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I agree with this. Sometimes we tend to wait until the Lord gives you an exact Word or a very clear leading until we do something, but if we live like this, then we will always struggle to move forward in life. Like Igzy says, "Paralysis by analysis is not the Lord's way," or another way to say it, being too much in your mind and analysing every little detail before you decide and act is not the Lord's way.
This reminds me of
Acts 16:6-7...
Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been
kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but
the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.
Another good verse is
Proverbs 16:3...
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and
he will establish your plans
Another good verse is
Romans 8:28
And we know that in
all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
And another great verse
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and
assurance about what we do not see.
Base on these verses, here is my understanding of how to know the will of God for a certain situation.
- Know God's will, which is given to us in the scriptures, and act according to His will.
- When God's Word does not cover the situation you have (e.g. choosing a job), bring the situation or matter to the Lord in prayer
- If there is a leading, follow that leading in faith, knowing that whatever you have committed to the Lord, he will establish your plans
- If there is no specific leading, you have the freedom to decide, and unless the Spirit forbids you (no peace, uneasiness, etc.), then take whatever decision you make in faith, knowing that whatever you commit to the Lord, he will establish your plans and enjoy the ride.
- Keep in fellowship with the Lord, as the Lord may adjust the way you are going if it seems like you are going the wrong direction.
- Be assured that whatever decision you make, the Lord will always work things out for good to those who love Him.
Pray that this helps. Much blessings