Decisions

So yesterday Steve gave a really great message – I’ll put the podcast link up when it’s posted. The message was about making decisions, and about not letting those crucial moments pass you by because you were too afraid to take a chance and act. This really spoke to me as I’m sure it does to many who are at a similar point in life as I am…recently out of college, and presented with, literally, a world-full of opportunities…I think we all know that we must make these important decisions, but the fear of not knowing what to do can be fairly paralyzing. So, what to do…? The simple answer is: I don’t know. I’ve only recently become OK with saying this…although, once you do, it’s kind of freeing. What’s next? I have absolutely, positively, NO idea....But whatever it is, I pray that God will guide me…for now, at least, I’m going to take a soldier’s approach to life – I may not know when the next mission will come, but I must do my best to be ready to go when called...to act when action is required. I must not wait, hesitate, procrastinate, or abdicate my call when called upon. To do so would not be honorable or faithful.

God spoke to me yesterday and basically told me that thus far I’ve been sprinting, and walking through this life of faith…but what He’s going to be teaching me over the next few months is how to run at a steady pace. I think that the ability to do this only comes with maturity…and maturity comes through wisdom…and wisdom comes by the word of God and by walking with/observing Christ – he is, after all, not only the only way, but our first and best example of how to “walk” the path before us.

My my, my child
My how the world is laid before you
Mine, you are mine, and oh, how I love you

My my, my God
How will I know what to do?
Teach me, lead me, tell me the way to choose

My my, my child
My how you’ve grown in the ways that I’ve shown
But the knowing is in the showing – Truth found only in growing

My my, my God
My peace and patience have worn me thin
All I feel is frustration and doubt creeping in

My my, my child
My faith and grace are ever faithful
And by my own hands I have made you and remake you

My my, my God
Please forgive my asking and re-asking
But hold me, keep me, lead me in the way everlasting

My my, my child
I chose you and choose you, loved you and love you still
I always have and always will
Trust in me and in the path for you I call
For I will teach you to be ready, and will bring you through it all.