SHOW ME!
Just show me what to do!
Have you ever cried this plea to God?
A few years ago, I found myself in a volume elevated (ok,yelling) discussion (ok,argument) with my husband. I can't remember the details, just that I spewed a rude crack when I had not managed to make my point (ok,criticism) effectively...it went something like this....
WHY DON'T YOU LEAD BETTER?
And with a hurt and frustrated look, Richard simply turned to me and softly said, "I've been trying, but you won't scoot out of the way."
He was 100% correct.
I realize I do this with God quite often too.
I get stuck on a "what to do" moment and blame God for not showing me what to do. Often I try to go it on my own, only to end up angry, lost on the wrong trail, and perplexed over why God is so quiet in my need.
When I still myself long enough to hear HIS answer, Our Father seems to softly tell me, "Kathy,I need you to scoot out of the way".
I know many times I already know what the Spirit of God has shown me to do in His Word, but I have chosen not to obey. I get in the way, I take over and begin my own plan of mapping out what to do next.
May I encourage you NOT to try this at home?
Dear Kathy,
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
Love,
Your Father
Remembering that EVERYTHING is covered in HIS WORD if I will just go there for direction:
Just Thinkin',
Kathy
P.S. This post has no reflection on the fact I have recently moved to the SHOW ME State!
(WARNING: Not sharing this post with your stubborn friends will cause you to develop hives)
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