I want to tell you what happened to me yesterday and why it is so important to have good friends in Christ and a good church family. I have developed that in prison, a good church family. Most every conversation I engage in is about Christ and the kingdom, not the things that once entertained me. Savanah, Faith, Hunter, Mia – In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:6). A man’s heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps (Proverbs 16:9). I have started to talk to the Lord about the direction I go and the things I do. Something happened the other day and I was a bit distorted and conflicted about the decision I needed to make. It had to do with a job, my release, and my life when I get out. Now right off the bat I went to the Lord with this decision. I was conflicted about what to do. I prayed on it for a couple of days, started developing some ideas about what would be God’s will for me and best for all parties involved. God told me in prayer that He would make a way and He would make it possible if it was of Him. Well, after conferring with my daughter and friend in Christ, I have pretty much decided that a trip to Colorado will be in order if God opens those doors. They are not opened yet but they will be if God wants me in Colorado.
The reason I am sharing this story with you guys is this. People have never known me as the type to think about anything. I’ve always lived by the seat of my pants and I have probably set that example for my kids to follow. What I want for you to do is learn to pray about the decisions in your life and give God time to answer you. Look in the Bible and to other strong Christian brothers to hear God’s answer for you! When we read, pray, turn from sin, and surround ourselves with people doing the same we are setting ourselves up to receive the will of God. It says in Isaiah 42:16 “And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in the paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” So Zarria, don’t worry, if God calls me to Colorado to work for a while and live He will make it right with my parole officer and all parties involved. If He wants me in Arkansas or Missouri He will open the doors and make a way for me. Sometimes God calls us to places that we may not want to be or we do not understand. Psalm 37:23 – The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and he deligteth in his way. Psalm 73:23-24 – Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
That is the goal isn’t it? To do God’s work, listen to Him, and follow His lead. Psalm 48:14 says “For this God is our God for ever and ever. He will be our guide even unto death.”
Prayer
I pray Lord for your direction in my life. I pray that I will be an example to my children and show them by the way that I live how to be obedient to you and listen to your voice. In Jesus name, Amen
Thoughts:
At this point nothing is set in stone and I am only praying about this decision. But one thing is for sure, God knows what is best for my life and I will follow His lead. Luke 12:32 says “Fear not, little flock; for it is your fathers good pleasure to give you to the kingdom.” I will not push anything but I will receive what God prepares for me.
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