Stop, pray and wait for the direction

 "There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death"    

                                 Proverbs 14:12  CSB

There is a need to be careful in our everyday walk with Jesus. As we know, the devil is not our friend and, he will do all he can to get us to walk along the wrong path. This is why we need to have our wits about us. As much as we think that we know best, quite simply, we don't. As the scripture tells us, things can seem to be the right way to go but we can end up getting our fingers burnt. This is why we need to be aware of the scripture: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways, know Him and He will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6. Our mind will try to overrule us if we are not switched on to Jesus and the devil will agree and make it seem such a great idea. So, when we need to make a big decision, stop, pray and wait for the direction.

Our mind is powerful and together with our will and emotions, it becomes our soul. The Universal dictionary puts it like this, 'The animating and vital principal in humankind credited with the faculties of thought, action and emotion.' Therefore, the mind controls our thoughts, the will our decision making and our emotions, how we deal with things that come against us. So, according to our text above, a thought or an idea is given us which seems to be a tempting offer, our action can be to act before we have thought the matter through and this can then lead us how to we feel afterwards.

So it is imperative that we seek God about what to do, where to go and such. This gives us the peace that we are doing things right. Mind you, we can't expect to have peace around us if, we do not have peace within. There may have been many times when you know that there has been very little peace about a decision that you have made and, the result has been quite costly. So wise up.

You may feel that there is very little time to 'stop, pray and wait for the answer.' But don't let this urge you to make a wrong move. If it means running in before you have had time to think, ask God and wait for His decision, then it more than likely is not for you. No matter how hard it may be, walk on by. Don't rush and make a mess of things. Be wise and seek God. That's the way to go!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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