We all have to make decisions in life. Some decisions are
easy like whether to order a cheeseburger or a big Mac. Others can be more
complicated such as considering a mid-life career change or whether to buy a
house or not. No matter how old we get there are choices to be made. The young are contemplating marriage and the
older are contemplating retirement. The choices seem never to end.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 37:23 that the steps of a good
man are ordered of the Lord. I am of the opinion that we worry far too much
about asking God to order our steps. What we should focus our attention on is “being
good.” In other words, if we will do what is right, we can trust God to order
our steps. Sometimes we simply will not know which decision to make. We just
pray, trust God, and make the most informed decision we can. In the end, if we
have studied the situation out, sought Godly council, and prayed we just go
forward and trust God.
In my own life I have too often feared making the wrong
choices. It is good to be careful but it is not good to be afraid. Fear of
making the wrong choice paralyzes an individual into doing nothing. It is
better to try something and find out it wasn’t quite the right way than to put
off doing anything until it is too late.
We would all like for God to just give us a road map through
life with all the highways, pit stops, and detours marked. Fortunately for us,
he doesn’t do it that way. If life were so laid out there would be no
adventures, no lessons learned, and no trials to make us stronger. Sure there
will be heartaches along the way. Some decisions we will regret and others we
will be glad we made. The important thing is to go forward. If we make an honest
mistake, God can fix it. Trust Him, he’s got this.
In closing let me give you the words to a popular song.
(Pardon the preacher for using the words to a country song)
Life’s a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow
Don‘t worry about what you don’t know
Life’s a dance, you learn as you go
The important thing is to keep
dancing, keep the faith, and don’t lose heart.
God bless,
Rev. Sullivan Jones