FINDING ANSWERS FOR THOSE QUESTIONS
Psalms 143:6
I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirst for rain.
Last week, I discussed the questions that permeate our daily lives. They are everywhere we turn, and I suspect that many of us ask ourselves these questions every day. I certainly do. We are constantly seeking answers, seeking affirmation that we are doing things right, and trying to satisfy our insatiable thirst for knowledge. As a child, I was told that curiosity killed the cat. However, I didn’t believe that because cats had nine lives. After all, inquiring minds want to know and I wanted to know.
During his reign, King Solomon, the author of most of Proverbs, was regarded as the wisest man on earth. People from all over the world sought his counsel, but he acknowledged that true wisdom does not come from knowledge or power, but from God. If we want to receive God’s guidance, our thirst for Him must surpass our thirst for answers. When we approach Him with a humble and open heart, He responds.
Psalm 32:8
The Lord says “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life, I will advise you and watch over you”.
You may have noticed that I mentioned that King Solomon was the wisest man during his reign. This is because in his later years, he made poor decisions that led to divine punishment and the division of the Kingdom of Israel. I believe it’s safe to say that our search for answers and wisdom won’t result in making similar mistakes as King Solomon. However, we must be cautious in our search and who we trust to guide us.
When seeking wisdom and guidance, we should turn to God. One of the best places to do this is in church, with your church family and your pastor. If you need answers or are doubting yourself, find someone you can talk to and ask for their opinion and guidance. God puts people in our lives for a reason, so lean on them if you need help. They may not know the answer, but they might know someone who does. They can point you in the right direction for the help you seek.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.
6) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirst for rain.
Last week, I discussed the questions that permeate our daily lives. They are everywhere we turn, and I suspect that many of us ask ourselves these questions every day. I certainly do. We are constantly seeking answers, seeking affirmation that we are doing things right, and trying to satisfy our insatiable thirst for knowledge. As a child, I was told that curiosity killed the cat. However, I didn’t believe that because cats had nine lives. After all, inquiring minds want to know and I wanted to know.
During his reign, King Solomon, the author of most of Proverbs, was regarded as the wisest man on earth. People from all over the world sought his counsel, but he acknowledged that true wisdom does not come from knowledge or power, but from God. If we want to receive God’s guidance, our thirst for Him must surpass our thirst for answers. When we approach Him with a humble and open heart, He responds.
Psalm 32:8
The Lord says “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life, I will advise you and watch over you”.
You may have noticed that I mentioned that King Solomon was the wisest man during his reign. This is because in his later years, he made poor decisions that led to divine punishment and the division of the Kingdom of Israel. I believe it’s safe to say that our search for answers and wisdom won’t result in making similar mistakes as King Solomon. However, we must be cautious in our search and who we trust to guide us.
When seeking wisdom and guidance, we should turn to God. One of the best places to do this is in church, with your church family and your pastor. If you need answers or are doubting yourself, find someone you can talk to and ask for their opinion and guidance. God puts people in our lives for a reason, so lean on them if you need help. They may not know the answer, but they might know someone who does. They can point you in the right direction for the help you seek.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.
6) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
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