A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. —Proverbs 16:9
That's my Bible quote of the day. I spotted it at the "Our Daily Bread" website in today's devotional, and it really spoke to my emotional state today.
As usual, I have numerous important decisions coming up in the next few months, which will have a big impact on my life and future: My apartment lease is coming due, shall I move? My job contract is coming due. Shall I change jobs, or bargain to stay where I am at now? My family in NY wants me to visit. Shall I dedicate the money to fly out, or save up now and go next year? etc, etc.
Having big decisions always coming my way used to really get me depressed. I used to feel like I would make the wrong decision, no matter what I decided!
However, when I got saved, all of that changed! I trained myself to trust in the Lord for all of my big decisions. I pray and meditate on ALL of these things now. I sleep on it, pray some more, and then, finally, I make the decision that is spoken to my heart.
By relying on the Lord to direct my steps, I am much happier, and feel much more secure - I know that, come what may, the decision I made is part of His plan! No more stressing on "what if...", "if only..." and other stress-traps!
Try it out! I guarantee a happier life if you put it to practice!
Take care,
Rick
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