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God's will for my life
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Posted by: Frederik
I need all prayers I can get cause I HAVE TO know GOd's will and his plans for my life.
I have no clue what to study or what to do and I have to make a decision until the end of June and I have no idea.
I hardly have any interests and my father has so many sorrows cause I don't know what to do with my life.
I even thought about studying Theology but my father freaked out when he heard of it and everybody tells me that this isn't right for me.
I've prayed to God about this so often but nothing happens. I DO want to know his will, but he doesn't reveal it to me, why ??
I am scared of ending up with a job which I hate and which is completely senseless.
I stopped studying Law cause it appeared senseless to me. I don'T wanna sit in a bureau and deal with people arguing over something, that's not what I want but I also don't know what I want.
I am really scared cause the time ticks away and I have to make a choice and I am afraid of simply chosing something which I don't like.
Why doesn't God reveal his will for my life ? I want to know it, but it's also so hard cause my father is so intolerant.
Let's say it is God's will that I study Theology,then my father would never allow that. He'd mock on me forever and I also don't think that I am the right person to be a pastor.
I am not good at dealing with people and I am very shy.
Posted by: mamamisha
Frederick, I believe God doesn't hand us everything because then we would not have to live by faith. I think the key is to keep seeking the things that glorify Christ and not worry if others will be pleased or approve of it. It is not up to people to determine your steps. That belongs to God alone. (2 Corinthians 5:5-11) And I cannot tell you it will always be easy or that you will always know God's exact will, because my husband and I have been around for 30+ yrs. and still learning new things and being re-directed every day. We are in a situation now where we are not sure if it was God's will or merely pressures of circumstance at the time a decision had to be made. But, even if you make a mistake it is important not fall prey to guilt or to get sidetracked. I can relate to how hard it can be to stay focused and not get bitter. I'm going through it every day. If I can encourage you at all, it would be to stay tight with Christ at all times no matter what anyone else says. (1 Corinthians 2:7-15) Walk by faith. Live for Christ. He WILL honor that and bless you, if you are doing that.
This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. He never sinned, and he never deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted. When he suffered, he did not threaten to get even. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:21-23
Be strong, My people, for the days ahead will bring testing in ways that you have not considered. Be alert, be aware, and be sensitive to what is going on around you in the spirit realm. If you get self-focused or distracted with the cares of the world, these tests will catch you off guard and take you down before you know what has hit. Be diligent to walk in the Spirit and move with heightened discernment. This time of testing will come like a sudden spring storm, rising up quickly and furiously, and then dissipating just as quickly. Do not be afraid, for I am with you and for you, says the Lord.
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