If you need guidance today, here are seven steps you can take:
(1) Clear the channel: Repent and receive forgiveness. Sin, such as bad habits and attitudes, hinder communication with God. Second: Be willing to set aside your personal desires and be open to God.
(2) Be patient: Listen: “Don’t be impatient. Wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14 TLB). “Let none that wait on Thee be ashamed” (Psalm 25:3). Don’t give in to self-generated urgency. Let God open the door for you!
(3) Beware of external pressures: These usually come from your present circumstances, or from those who’d impose their agenda on you. Sift all advice through God’s Word.
(4) Watch out for internal pressures: These are triggered by old messages, and manifest themselves as fear of loss, or exaggerated expectations.
(5) Persist in prayer: The Bible says, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). God’s goal is to bring you into His likeness, and He uses prayer to do it. Prayer is not for God’s benefit; it’s for yours! He already knows what you should do; as you persevere in prayer He’ll reveal it to you.
(6) Search the Scriptures: Read and digest God’s Word. It’s an unfailing source of wisdom. It cuts through the clutter and filters out whatever is not of God.
(7) Wait for peace: Listen: “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). Peace is the ‘umpire’ that should settle all your decisions so don’t proceed without it.
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