I had a situation arise recently where I had made a mistake and needed to apologize. I prayed about it and thought through what I wanted to say, and then thought to address it. But I wasn't sure if I should call at this time or that time or whether it would be better to e-mail it or what (the person was far enough away that a face to face was not possible in the near future). I sat there praying for guidance and this verse came to me. "So if when you are offering your gift at the altar you there remember that your brother has any grievance against you, Leave your gift at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come back and present your gift." (Matt 5:23,24) What a direct answer! I heard God saying to me, "Enough procrastinating - get to it!" I did, and was glad I did so.
I've been thinking about this more and realize how often I allow uncertainty to keep me from acting. While I believe it is very important to seek God's guidance in my life, I can too easily use confusion or uncertainty as an excuse to procrastinate or avoid doing something altogether. This verse reminds me that even time spent with God is not more important than seeking out someone I've harmed and asking forgiveness - and taking action in other ways as well. I'm learning to seek guidance, and move forward unless I truly sense God guiding me not to do so. Life is much easier as I do what I need to do rather than spending so much time thinking about it first! I've also seen that when God impresses me to do something, I usually get no further guidance until I've done as I've been instructed. So, for today, I choose to "just DO it".
That advice goes for these posts, too. They've been taking me so much time that sometimes I just don't get them done. I realize some of that is the way I've been going back over and over to try to ensure I'm saying everything just right. I need to just DO it. If I make mistakes in what I post - whether in content or spelling or whatever - God is big enough to handle it. I'm not perfect, but I know He can use even my imperfections to His glory. Thank you, God!
Thank you, Father, for such direct guidance when I need it! I am so grateful that I can leave my life in your hands and that you care enough to direct me through my day. You are amazing, Father! Your love, your forgiveness, your compassion - I am so grateful!
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