I KNOW God leads me.
Posted by William Wall on Monday, May 11, 2009
Proverbs 20:24
A man's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can any man understand his own way?
For a long time I've been working on keeping my big mouth shut using discernment. Proverbs often reminds us that it is wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent. Sometimes I have something that I'm positively itching to share... and I do.. and it's a catastrophe. I wasn't in communication and looking for discernment with God. I didn't say anything wrong... but I didn't ask my King first. Other times I'm afraid to speak.. yet I know that He's urging me to. I've often said I "know" (knowledge) that God will lead me... but then I just act and do myself. I don't talk to Him about it. Therefore it's only knowledge. Know ING means I will act directly as a result... even if I'd rather not.
Last night a situation arose where I felt like God was prompting me to address something with an individual who I greatly respect, love and admire. I was intimidated and felt inadequate. I remembered this time my desire to LIVE what I KNOW... that God promises to direct our steps. I hesitated and the person I needed to speak to left the building. I walked out to my car praying that the Lord would give me clarity to know what to do, and no sooner did I finish praying than I looked up and saw the man drive up, stop the car, and roll his window down. Wow. Talk about awesome.
Last night a situation arose where I felt like God was prompting me to address something with an individual who I greatly respect, love and admire. I was intimidated and felt inadequate. I remembered this time my desire to LIVE what I KNOW... that God promises to direct our steps. I hesitated and the person I needed to speak to left the building. I walked out to my car praying that the Lord would give me clarity to know what to do, and no sooner did I finish praying than I looked up and saw the man drive up, stop the car, and roll his window down. Wow. Talk about awesome.
Finally I didn't wonder if I should have spoken.. or cringed for not keeping my mouth shut. I obeyed and God made it happen. I KNOW that God leads me... and I don't ever want to step off of this incredible path. It might be narrow, but there is no safer... more peaceful... joyful... or fulfilling place to be. love, mary








