Decisions Decisions

[Sleepy]

I would appreciate it if anyone could help me in adding me to their prayers in any way.

I have real trouble making decisions and really understanding what's best. I pray but haven't the confidence to know what God is telling me or listen with a clear and open heart.

I have come to major turning points in life.

1. My relationships - I have two fabulous male companions in my life who want greater commitment from me. I love them both but am frightened about making a decision about this. I know it will bring pain.

2. My Job - applying for new posts - How will I know if this is God's will or which posts to appy for?? What if I make the wrong decision?

I need to push forward but fear has got hold of me. I worry about being out of control and making bad moves so I am kind of stuck in a bad situation (limbo-land).

Thank you for reading this. I hope I have the courage to see the way forward.

 

[sunshine307]

I have real trouble making decisions and really understanding what's best. I pray but haven't the confidence to know what God is telling me or listen with a clear and open heart.
I have come to major turning points in life.
1. My relationships - I have two fabulous male companions in my life who want greater commitment from me. I love them both but am frightened about making a decision about this. I know it will bring pain.
2. My Job - applying for new posts - How will I know if this is God's will or which posts to appy for?? What if I make the wrong decision?
I need to push forward but fear has got hold of me. I worry about being out of control and making bad moves so I am kind of stuck in a bad situation (limbo-land).
Thank you for reading this. I hope I have the courage to see the way forward.

Sister Sleepy, I'm praying for you. Gaining confidence from God comes as you get to know Him more by spending time with Him, talking to Him and reading His Word.

I realise too that these are big steps in your life. You know a decision about relationships will bring pain. Because we trust God it doesn't mean we have no pain, but He does help us through these times. He gives us strength.

Go ahead and apply for posts. God will show you if they are not for you. Remember a short time ago you were diverted from applying for one, maybe some will just not "feel right". God speaks to us in many different ways. Be open to hear His voice in any way, including through other Spirit filled believers, through His Word, the still small voice. God bless sister.

 

[Faithful Son]

Hi Sleepy, I will pray for you

I think the thing you have to realise about yourself is this. You love God, you put God first in your life, that is how you want to base your decisions on, by getting confirmation from God. Like sunshine said, you will gain confidence and confirmation by getting to know Him better, by spending time listening to Him, reading His Word. I have to applaud you for the way you live your life. I have the utter most respect and faith in you. I pray that God will give you discernment and confirmation in every question or decision in your life.

You have to realise you are choosing to live a holy life That is something way beyond the comprehension of words. You have to study the Bible, specifically becoming holy. There were many holy people in the Bible. By asking God to help you with every decision you make, you are asking God to shape your life, that life WILL become a holy life. I hope you enjoy it. I have tried and tried again, not getting there yet, but one day I will succeed with the help of God. We should strive to be holy.

I hope you fulfill this responsibility and truly become holy


Ephesians 1:3-4
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him In love .

1 Peter 13-16

13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,

15but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior;

16because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

 

[justin1979]

I can relate, sister. I've noticed how the devil can influence me to second guess God's callings which leaves me frustrated and in a position of inaction (where the devil wants me).
John 14: 13-14: "(13) And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (14) If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it."
James 4:8: "Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you."

Praying for the clear understanding of God's direction. Praying for your will being conformed to His. Praying for strength and sustain when asked to move in His direction.

 

[Snowrose]

Hey Sleepy,

I've been in that position - I very rarely step out the door. And like Sunshine said that there are big steps in ours lives and decisions in relationships may bring pain, but we must trust God in these things. He will gives us strength.

Every step that I took - I took with difficulty and fear (fear of failing). These were times of growing for me and the Lord knew I needed them. Arg...how disliked them. But now looking back - I thank God for them. I'm doings that I never thought of doing before - like using computers, taking courses, running a library............. Who is this person? I've changed and it took nine years to get this far. But I'm still growing - and to tell you the truth I don't want to stop growing.

With each step of faith (difficult or not), He was there. In Jeremiah 29:11 it says "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Start taking little steps in faith and He will guide, encourage, and strengthen you. God bless and Sleepy - you are in my prayers.

Love,
Snowrose

 

[rlowe]

I would appreciate it if anyone could help me in adding me to their prayers in any way.

I have real trouble making decisions and really understanding what's best. I pray but haven't the confidence to know what God is telling me or listen with a clear and open heart.

I have come to major turning points in life.

1. My relationships - I have two fabulous male companions in my life who want greater commitment from me. I love them both but am frightened about making a decision about this. I know it will bring pain.

2. My Job - applying for new posts - How will I know if this is God's will or which posts to appy for?? What if I make the wrong decision?

I need to push forward but fear has got hold of me. I worry about being out of control and making bad moves so I am kind of stuck in a bad situation (limbo-land).

Thank you for reading this. I hope I have the courage to see the way forward.

One of the most imporant things is to recognize that your confidence in hearing & understanding should be in the Holy Spirit making things clear to you not in you, as long as you keep the eyes & ears of your soul open to Him.

Next, remember that God did not fault Gideon for asking for confirmations before making major steps.

1. In reference to companions, compare each's characteristics, beliefs, etc. to what God's Word describes is needed in a holy man.

2. Sometimes it works best to open all the doors & ask God to close all but the right one.

3. God will not penalize you if you truly try to hear & obey, but misunderstand.
Also, God's children have no reason to fear for God is LOVE & love casts out all fear.

(I am unable at this time to give Bible references, thus compare to Bible if you so desire.)


May the Son & the sun shine upon you,
rlowe