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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Straddling the Fence with Indecision

I'm trying to decide on which option God would have me to do this coming year for school. I am very mixed in feeling, not knowing which choice is the right one. You see, I have these two options. One, I can go to AFCOE, which has many pros and really only a few cons, or I could stay at home and finish my AA degree at my local community college, which I dearly love. This option too has its strong points. I am unsure of the direction God is calling me for an occupation, so I don't have a driving factor telling me one way or the other. I'm on the fence right now. Yesterday I read some quotes that show me that I still must just trust in God to tell me which path to take.

"Many are unable to make definite plans for the future. Their life is unsettled. They cannot discern the outcome of affairs, and this often fills them with anxiety and unrest. Let us remember that the life of God’s children in this world is a pilgrim life. We have not wisdom to plan our own lives. It is not for us to shape our future. “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8. – {Pr 226.2}
Christ in His life on earth made no plans for Himself. He accepted God’s plans for Him, and day by day the Father unfolded His plans. So should we depend upon God, that our lives may be the simple outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He will direct our steps. – {Pr 226.3}
Too many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure. Let God plan for you. As a little child, trust to the guidance of Him who will “keep the feet of His saints.” 1 Samuel 2:9. God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him.—(The Ministry of Healing, 478, 479.) – {Pr 226.4}
If you have given yourself to God, to do His work, you have no need to be anxious for tomorrow. He whose servant you are, knows the end from the beginning. The events of tomorrow, which are hidden from your view, are open to the eyes of Him who is omnipotent. – {Pr 226.5}
 
I don't want to make a large mistake. I know that my education is a serious thing. I want to pick the right option, since I have several very good ones to choice from. I'm trusting God to give me the wisdom I need to make this decision.

1 comment:

  1. Come to AFCOE!!! It's an easy choice!! ;P Haha... no really though, whatever you choose to do, my advice is to do your best to follow God's will, and then to not look back. In fact, I recently read this article, it was quite thought-provoking. I recommend that you read it too. It's about making decisions:

    Why Keeping Your Options Open Is A Really Really Bad Idea

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