God's Will

For a long time i wanted something. I wanted it so bad. I thought that because i desired it so much for so long that perhaps it was God's will for me to go after it. However, sometimes God purposely removes a piece of candy away from a baby. As our Father, He knows what's best for us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He clearly gave me a red light, but i wanted to run the light anyway. For awhile, my heart wanted to challenge God's will. God's will usually seems to be the more difficult decision, and yet it also happens to be the right decision. In faith, we must trust in His sovereignty, His love, provision and guidance; for He is always holy, righteous and faithful.

Instead of just listening to our heart, we must stop, discern and listen to God's will. Our heart can often mislead and deceive us. In discerning God's will, I learned to seek wise counsel of others, patiently offer my request to God in prayer, and to listen to both God's written and spoken word. What is on your heart? Does it distract your attention and affection away from God or draw you closer to Him? May the God of comfort and peace whisper to your heart.