So feedback is good?
What an interesting idea – that we can know for (reasonably) sure if we’re doing God’s plan for our lives… He thought of everything!
Sure, lots in our lives are black and white – we have a direct command to do, or not to do, a thing. Lying? Nope. Gossiping? No. Complaining? No again. But we find gray areas, don’t we? Well-intentioned as we may be, we’re not always going to know God’s mind on something.
So it’s good to know there are safety measures!
When the way we’re living doesn’t square up with the way we believe, it’s going to produce some conflict inside us. That makes sense! Neil mentions anger, anxiety, depression and hopelessness; sometimes it can be as simple as a lack of peace. The Holy Spirit is at work in us, constantly guiding us toward what the Father wants for us.
So my job is to become sensitive to what the Holy Spirit is saying to me, and be willing to change something I’m doing or a direction I’m heading. I need to take my opinions less seriously. Opinions Lite! 1/3 Less Serious! (sorry…I digress)
I’m thankful God installed an early warning system to keep me from disasters, whatever they may be.
Once we know God’s will for our lives, or have a general idea, we can gather close to Him when we need a quick directional adjustment.
ReplyDeleteI know when I have had major directional drama in my life, I spend a good part of a day on my knees or as Bob said today “time on my face” and God answers. So either God’s hearing is better when I am close to the ground OR I am better at what I need to say and He sees my heart and MY heart is better surrendered the closer I get to the ground.