Everyday we make choices and do not even realize how many we make every day. From choosing the clothes we will wear, to what we want for breakfast, to what type of coffee or juice we want, it is all about making choices. Some choices may seem insignificant to us as we are so use to making them daily and don't think twice about it, then there are choices that baffle us. Many times we seek other opinions and put hope in them to give us an answer, knowing we are seeking their approval also. Choices can be tough and often painful and should not be decided without direction from the one that truly will guide and lead us and knows our future- Our Heavenly Father!
Twenty-one years ago, I remember so clearly the day I asked my Heavenly Father for something materialistic and I sought His approval and blessing, but then didn't like it too much when His answer was No and to wait. Well, if I would have listened I would have been spared alot of heartache and expense! I continued on to go purchase this large item I wanted in spite of the Lord telling me No and to Wait! Here is what happened: On the way to buy this "materialistic item", a cop shows up out of "nowhere" and gives us a ticket for going 3 miles OVER the speed limit- GOD WARNING ME TO STOP, then when we almost go there- flat tire! I thought, "Seriously?" this is crazy!- GOD WARNING ME TO STOP AGAIN! Selfishly, I still refused to listen and continued on my way with a spare tire put on, after making my purchase, my credit card declined to take the full purchase- GOD WARNING ME AGAIN FOR THE 3rd TIME!! Still not heeding Gods warning I continue to break up the purchase price and put it onto 2 of my credit cards, purchase finally went through and I was on my way home and waiting for the delivery truck to bring my expensive purchase! Needless to say because I did not heed God's warning, I only got to use my purchase 1 time and had to sell it for lack of room, for I found out the next week I would be needing room for a Nursery for my son.
It was a costly mistake that God tried to warn me about and it took me months to sell! God tried to get my attention, not once but 3 times! I should have choose to listen to God, but was selfish and it caused me huge heartache and pain from making the bad choice to not listen to God.
Since then, I consult God on ALL my choices, no matter how big, small or indifferent they may be! I learned that God did not "have" to warn me but He loved me so much He did not want to see me struggle through the pain and heartache and He was trying to direct me for He knew my future.
When we do not heed God's message to us, we will end up failing and making a mess of our lives. Also, watch when you are being pressured or pushed by people to make a decision before God has given you an answer. Making a rash impromptu choice can be a disaster when you are being pressured by others. God will give you an answer and it will be the one that brings you happiness, joy and peace. Not saying that it is wrong to consult others to ask their opinion, just know it is God you need to consult, for His answer is the best choice you will ever make.
The next time you need to make a choice about a matter in life, consult the ONE that KNOWS and SEES the future!
Be Blessed!
