What Do You Do When You Don't Know What to Do?
Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
by Avis Ward
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I'm unsure of the exact phrasing of a quote I read recently but I will give it a try. The quote went something like this; "It is funny how the one who can stop our tears is usually the one who is responsible for our tears."
I have an important question. Are you likely to seek comfort from the one causing you to cry? Can you trust them to have your best interest at heart? Would you dare to believe they will restore calm and dry your weeping eyes?
What do you do when you don't know what to do? I'm afraid the answer is trust and obey. It's a matter of where you place your trust and obedience. I am in an intimate relationship where trust is required to remain in the relationship. But that is true of every relationship we enter, isn't it? Husbands and wives, parents and children, sisters and brothers, employers and employees, friends and friends - all must have a fiduciary type relationship for it to be sustainable.
Life presents its share of challenges and perplexing situations. There are times when we may wish we could say to a parent or someone, "Just tell me what to do." We wish it was that simple and easy but we have accepted responsibility for ourselves.
What I am about to say does not eliminate the challenges we face but it will make them easier because it is my belief that the answers are inside of us when we trust in the Creator of all things, including ourselves.This is what I've learned in my intimate relationship with Him.
As a society, we have become acclimated to the wireless technology but in order to know what to do when you don't know what to do, you must first get connected with the Source. I believe it is the new age wireless practices that cause us to feel overwhelmed and out of sorts. We are unable to think clearly when troubles come. We know they will come; it's just a matter of when. Knowing they will come will keep us better prepared, wired if you will, so that we are not drifting away but seeking and finding solutions.
We seek solutions from someone we trust. We know we can trust in Him with all your heart when we lean not on your own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge him and he will make our paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) This means giving everything to him and eliminating our inherent desire to fix them ourselves. It means avoiding confusion, perplexing thoughts, uncertainty, and feelings of being overwhelmed because we can lay our problems confidently at the feet of Jesus.
We can tell Jesus all of our troubles. When you don't have anyone to turn to, tell Jesus. When you need someone to comfort you, He's there, tell him! Nothing you share with him will be repeated and you won't be judged by anything you said to him.
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Trust and obey the Savior. He allows us to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16) That scripture is one that gives me the confidence to approach anyone for anything. If I can go before Christ boldly, what is man that I am mindful of him? I always approach respectfully but fearlessly.
The next time you're perplexed, think of whom you are wired to; and if you have a wireless connection, begin to work on getting connected. The gospel of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Learning to trust and obey will become routine even if there are a few minutes of panic initially. Who you are connected to will make a supernatural login and calm returns. Your steps are then ordered and you'll know what to do when you don't know what to do in no time at all. Don't trust me, trust Him.
July 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for New Life ____________________________________
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I have an important question. Are you likely to seek comfort from the one causing you to cry? Can you trust them to have your best interest at heart? Would you dare to believe they will restore calm and dry your weeping eyes?
Life presents its share of challenges and perplexing situations. There are times when we may wish we could say to a parent or someone, "Just tell me what to do." We wish it was that simple and easy but we have accepted responsibility for ourselves.
What I am about to say does not eliminate the challenges we face but it will make them easier because it is my belief that the answers are inside of us when we trust in the Creator of all things, including ourselves.This is what I've learned in my intimate relationship with Him.
As a society, we have become acclimated to the wireless technology but in order to know what to do when you don't know what to do, you must first get connected with the Source. I believe it is the new age wireless practices that cause us to feel overwhelmed and out of sorts. We are unable to think clearly when troubles come. We know they will come; it's just a matter of when. Knowing they will come will keep us better prepared, wired if you will, so that we are not drifting away but seeking and finding solutions.
We seek solutions from someone we trust. We know we can trust in Him with all your heart when we lean not on your own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge him and he will make our paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) This means giving everything to him and eliminating our inherent desire to fix them ourselves. It means avoiding confusion, perplexing thoughts, uncertainty, and feelings of being overwhelmed because we can lay our problems confidently at the feet of Jesus.
We can tell Jesus all of our troubles. When you don't have anyone to turn to, tell Jesus. When you need someone to comfort you, He's there, tell him! Nothing you share with him will be repeated and you won't be judged by anything you said to him.
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Trust and obey the Savior. He allows us to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16) That scripture is one that gives me the confidence to approach anyone for anything. If I can go before Christ boldly, what is man that I am mindful of him? I always approach respectfully but fearlessly.
The next time you're perplexed, think of whom you are wired to; and if you have a wireless connection, begin to work on getting connected. The gospel of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Learning to trust and obey will become routine even if there are a few minutes of panic initially. Who you are connected to will make a supernatural login and calm returns. Your steps are then ordered and you'll know what to do when you don't know what to do in no time at all. Don't trust me, trust Him.
July 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for New Life ____________________________________
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Thank you Avis. I read exactly what you wrote three (3) times. You made it as a Scripture so that it could be discerned with the proper spirit. What do you do when you don't know what to do? PRAY. Prayer is in attendance in the soul before it comes to words. This article is beautiful Avis.Thank you, Doc. I am forever humbled and grateful when the intended message is received by what is written. Your spiritual discernment is keen. We are to pray without ceasing. This article flows from the one covering the tests we have. We've prayed and there's silence. So many times we pray and become fidgety because we see nothing happening. We panic and don't know what to do. We can pray until we're speechless but if we do not trust God (no matter what) then obey the word we receive from Him, we just as well have not prayed. Agreed?
I think agnostics and atheists pray whether they intend to or not. "Oh God!" Those words can be heard when fear strikes deep enough. Will they trust and obey him? As you know, we receive blessings when we trust and obey the Lord.
I loved that statement about prayer. That was beautiful! Thank you for your contribution to this article, Doc. *warm smile*
Very encouraging. Thanks Avis.You're welcome, Steve. Thank you for having been here and leaving a comment. Your support encourages me. Always good to hear from you! :-)
hi avis,the culmination of all my beliefs have come forth in the past 2 years, and some before that. the greatest gift i received, was to know when to go to Jesus, or God, for help. i didn't ask them to do anything for me, just guide me how to handle something that was out of my realm of thinking.this was a rewarding article,thanks for sharing,my best,sueSue, your statement about not asking God for anything but to guide you can't help but make me feel you were after His heart. He said that about a few of his followers in the bible, David was one. Being privy to your story, I know you received guidance. Thank you for reading and your comments. If we can take our eyes off of us and keep them on Him, we can lose sight of our needs by helping someone else. I try to do that, fall short but keep at it. I like having you here, Sue. Thank you! :)
My best to you,
Avis
Hi Avis!I was very impressed with this article, and not just for your ability to use the word "fiduciary!"How many times in my life have I made things worse by going with my plan, and not His?Too many to mention!Thank you, Avis, you are a gem!Hiya Ken!
Do I ever know what you mean about the number of times you've gone with your plan, not his. I'm dealing with that now. Patience is what I need. I keep saying things like, "I know you're in control God. I'm trusting you BUT will you just give John a nudge so I can have some idea of what's going on? I feel like I'm in limbo." He says to me, "trust me."
Ken, this has happened every couple of days since Saturday. The thing is, I do trust him! I need to just chill. And guess what? John sent 3 messages this morning, giving me an update on everything.
If I'm a gem, you help to keep me polished. Thank you from the inner workings of my heart. I laughed at your fiduciary statement. That's a word I like to hear but don't use much. It sorta popped out with ease.
Have yourself a fabulous day, my friend!
Thanks Avis for a great article regarding an important area for me--great reminders!You're welcome, Steve and thank you for letting me know you were here. I needed a reminder, too. Hope you have an enjoyable weekend!
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