I can get frustrated. It's then I wish I had all the answers. I long for perfect discernment and pray for greater wisdom. I often read other articles, and books and wish I had the author in front of me so I could ask, Are you saying this, or are you saying that? In internet blogging, most often one can ask a person what they mean in their comment section and within short order, the writer responds and offers further explanation. Sometimes folks share personal stories and experiences so we can get a better grasp of where they are coming from. When I write, I try to be clear, but sometimes what I may think is clear, is confusing to another. Then the more I try to explain it, the more muddled it gets.
We often read God's word and wish we had God to speak to us--to write us an answer in explanation of something we don't understand. For me, I find myself seeking deeper understanding of God's ways and beg for Him to show me. However, many times His Spirit simply says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, Lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6
Even though He whispers that to me, I am still tempted to try and reason things out. Sometimes I seek counsel from other people. Sometimes I get anxious, fearful, and distrustful and cling to a particular verse for help. Yet, even in my weakness, God continues to care. He understands my fraility. Even when I give up, He continues on. In fact, my surrender is exactly what He wants from me. He wants me to let go and let Him direct me in the pathway of His choosing. As long as I want to try and do things, He lets me. When I turn to Him and acknowledge that I really don't have answers, I often see where faith would have me go and wonder why I didn't see it sooner. selahV
