What Do I Do Now?

I am writing this devotional more for myself than anyone else, but I am praying that it will encourage others, as well. We have a financial situation in our family that is affecting us negatively and this is something that we have been praying about for quite a while with no clear answer. If anything, the situation just seems to be wrought with problem after problem and no clear solutions.

I have become discouraged and disheartened. Last Sunday during our morning church service it became very clear to me that I might be praying for my will in this situation, not
God’s will. Also, God’s timing is not always the same as our timing.

“3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.”

— James 4:3

I have decided to begin praying about this problem with a new approach.

I am going to start seeking God’s will and God’s solution to this problem, not what I think the solution should be.
I am going to strive to be more obedient in my daily walk with him.
I am going to be more patient and trust that he will solve this problem and it will be in his time and until that time he will continue to provide.

Think about praying unselfishly and aligning your prayers with God’s will. I am making that pledge today. After all, the Bible promises us that God will give us good gifts when we seek him.

Read Matthew 7: 7 -11 today and trust in Him!

“Jesus said, “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him.” ”

— Matthew 7:11

Are you searching for answers? Most of us are… we are constantly questioning our decisions in life and looking for confirmation regarding decisions that we have made and guidance regarding those decisions we have yet to make.

Right now there are some areas in my life where I need some clear directions. I know what I want, but I also know that if it is not what God wants for me, it's not going to happen and I am just spinning my wheels. I want to go in the direction that God has laid out for me, but what direction is that?

I just recently, at the end of this school year decided to retire. I loved my job and the people that I worked with, so retirement was a big decision for me. But, what's next and how do I get to there? Who do you turn to when you have a big decision to make? I need God's guidance. I am searching God's Word and seeking his wisdom through prayer.

If you need answers or direction seek Him.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4:6