G-d's Will For Your Life

[Guitarhero]

Could G-d send you several places before you reach that one where you will begin to see clearly goals being met? What about things you are not supposed to know about where you are now? I've gotten confirmation many times I made the right move. However, this was not the first choice. Now, it seems that I should be seeking that first choice for now. So confusing because I'll be starting at square one again and honestly, I much prefer to be out West. Maybe G-d uses those times for something unseen and we will know much later in life...or in heaven. Ever have such an experience?

I'm planning on moving back West now. I wonder why it never panned out the first time around. Frustrating! Any experiences you have and/or scriptures of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SilentRuby]

Im interested in seeing what others will post as I've been seeking answers about being in the will of God for about two or three months. I found a really good link about how you should pray for God's will and how to hear HIM.

 

[BobbieDoll]

SilentRuby
Can you share the link?

 

[Rainbow Dash]

There was a time that I needed to make a decision about a move and the door had been opened for that move. I felt a certain peace that I needed to make this move, even though others were trying to talk me out of it. I felt that God had something for me in my heart but I did not know what it was. So I made to the move and the new place was a place of purpose. I dealt with opposition but it was the place I was supposed to be.

OP, I would say continue to pray, seek the Lord, and trust Him. Ask him for His wisdom and He will give it.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Commit your works unto the LORD, and your thoughts shall be "established." Proverbs 16:3

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5

 

[Guitarhero]

I will remain prayerful. Thanks all!

This is my desire to return out West. It makes sense regarding universities for my kids in future, it's closer to their dad who is getting his life more stable now but it's far enough away that I don't have to deal with some residual attitudes he has. I won't be there for him to interfere and meddle, plus, he just got remarried (a load off me, for sure). I needed space and a clear head...plus, I transfered through my job. That job has ended now and I want to pursue my Ph.D. in my studied field. An added plus...lots of Native communities there (not mine, specifically, but that's no prob) and opportunity to work in cultural preservation etc. I just want fulfilling work.

You know, all these years after my M.A. and I sat on my degree (I cried 10 years over that) while dealing with all I had to...was nerve-wrecking. Felt so badly, comparing myself to my peers Today, I had a mini revelation that my place during this time was to just plain mother my children. They also matter in His plan now and in future and my duty was to form them. I don't feel too badly when I think of it that way. I also realize through the wise words of my Hebrew teacher that, when they are gone, I have to have something for myself. What would I do? Now I have the opportunity to finish up and tweak everything.

So much uncertainty, esp. in this economy and times. I just pray I make the right decision. A book could be written about all this, I'm telling ya. But G-d knows best, right? Other things are falling into place right now in ways it couldn't have without His timing, I guess. Just want to make the right decision. And this is one place we traveled to in hopes of moving there when the oldest two were 5 and 2. You just never know. But it's scary because this is a desire...not something that says, "I am He, move here thusly says the L-rd." It's not like that. And perhaps my desire is in line with His will. I'm rambling...sorry...but I will repeat a semi-blessing I said over myself earlier this year. I can only trust.

 

[Nonie]

@Guitarhero, God's will isn't always different from our desires...so don't let the fact that this seems to be your desire more than it screams of being God's will scare you. If you ask Him for direction and if it turns out that this is NOT His will, then it will not happen. As long as you trust and obey His prodding--and God always conveys His will in a way we can have no doubt if we ask, knock and seek and completely open up to His direction--you can rest assured He will bring His will to fruition in your life. He will never let you put your foot wrong, and He will be there no matter where you end up. So with Him on your side, you have nothing to worry about.

BTW, you mentioned writing a book. You should keep a journal if you're good at such things. It would be so encouraging on days when your faith is low to look back and see the dates and times when stuff just started to fall into place. Like realizing why there might've been a hold on your school journey so you could be a devoted mom and now you see how you'll have all the time in the world to give school your all. How loving is Father and how much you matter to Him that even when your faith is weak, His faithfulness never fails.

I love to meditate on Psalm 139

 

[Miz_Complexity]

This is a great thread, I am at a crossroads. I am just marking my place on this page.

 

[Guitarhero]

@Guitarhero, God's will isn't always different from our desires...so don't let the fact that this seems to be your desire more than it screams of being God's will scare you. If you ask Him for direction and if it turns out that this is NOT His will, then it will not happen. As long as you trust and obey His prodding--and God always conveys His will in a way we can have no doubt if we ask, knock and seek and completely open up to His direction--you can rest assured He will bring His will to fruition in your life. He will never let you put your foot wrong, and He will be there no matter where you end up. So with Him on your side, you have nothing to worry about.

BTW, you mentioned writing a book. You should keep a journal if you're good at such things. It would be so encouraging on days when your faith is low to look back and see the dates and times when stuff just started to fall into place. Like realizing why there might've been a hold on your school journey so you could be a devoted mom and now you see how you'll have all the time in the world to give school your all. How loving is Father and how much you matter to Him that even when your faith is weak, His faithfulness never fails.

I love to meditate on Psalm 139

Yes!!! You know, I keep a journal of many things, revelations, dreams, events, feelings and so-forth. Landing here was also by desire and sometimes you don't wanna seem "greedy." But such is life for the entirety of it. It never ends and we are always under a test. I'm actually glad that things have evolved as they have now...clarity. I know He will take me to the next level and it's so good to talk about these things with those who comprehend. Sometimes, you run into so many negative people who are not giving you a word of knowledge from G-d, but from their desire to see you fail...out of jealousy they didn't try. I learned way back to not let even family (cousins etc.) know my plans unless they were on-board with the same. It's funny, too, cuz most of our family around the Great Lakes is moving down to Houston. A lot of other family on my mom's side is in L.A. I struggled for a few years trying to figure out if I would move to either of those cities and the same thing keeps coming around. We need to stay together but then there's work. Sounds like Soul Food movie ..."the mighty fist" ...with frybread and feathers.


I'm going to proclaim something as though it's present in that other thread. There might be a heavenly reason for it. If it doesn't come to pass, tz'aright...but I'm going to proclaim in faith because it's a good thing. Here goes ....

Thanks to all you ladies for your understanding, prayers and good advice. I encourage anyone with similar dilemma in life to post your situation in this thread and ask sound advice.

 

[growinghealthyhair]

OT:Is there a reason why God is spelled that way? I notice a lot of people do it.

 

[Nonie]

OT:Is there a reason why God is spelled that way? I notice a lot of people do it.

IIRC, growinghealthyhair, it's from a Jewish tradition of giving God's Hebrew name a high level of respect and reverence. When God's Hebrew name is written or printed, it cannot be erased. But Jewish law doesn't have any such restrictions if His name is written in English, ie God but some people just prefer to still treat it as the Hebrew names are treated.

Here's more:

Hebrew Names for God

Over the centuries the Hebrew name for God has accumulated many layers of tradition in Judaism.

• The Ancient Name of God: The Hebrew name for God, YHWH (in Hebrew spelled yud-hay-vav-hay), is never pronounced out loud in Judaism. When it appears in Jewish scripture or liturgy, the reader substitutes the Hebrew word "adonai" which means "my lord" or often just "the Lord." Any book that contains this name written in Hebrew is treated with reverence. The name is never destroyed, erased, or effaced and any books or writings containing the name cannot be thrown away according to Jewish law. They are stored in a genizah (special gathering place in a synagogue) until they can be given a proper burial in a Jewish cemetery.
• Adonai: Among many traditional Jews even the word "adonai" is not spoken outside of prayer services. Because "adonai" is so closely linked to the name of God, over time it has been accorded more and more reverence as well. Outside of prayer services, traditional Jews will replace "adonai" with "HaShem" meaning "the Name" or some other way of referring to God without using "adonai."
• Other Names to Refer to God: Because YHWH and adonai are not used casually, literally dozens of different ways to refer to God have developed in Judaism. Each name is linked to different conceptions of God's nature and aspects of the divine. For example, God can be referred to in Hebrew as "the Merciful One," "Master of the Universe," "the Creator," and "our King," amongst many other names.

(Source)

 

[growinghealthyhair]

Nonie

You never cease to amaze me. You were dead on :-D Someone was nice enough to PM me earlier.