Assumptions
>> Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Think of an event in your life where things didn't turn out the way that you had hoped. What did you assume about it? What are some of the assumptions that you have about God, about life, about God in your life, about happiness?
3 comments:
I had to really pray about this one and ask that God open my eyes to my assumptions. One thing that He really showed me is that I often assume that if he needs to tell me something, He will make himself heard. I am trying harder to stop and listen--to be still and wait for His guidance instead of assuming that He will bring be circumstances to guide me.
I do feel the Spirit speak to me, but too often I am the one talking. It is a struggle for me to shut off all of the things in my brain relating to stuff that I need to do or things I have to ask of God. Listening is intentional, though. I have to be purposeful in stoping and waiting on Him.
I'm with you Kasey. I can't shut done enough to really be still and listen. As I'm praying, I'm working on plan B or I'm giving God the details of how He should handle something.
I started thinking about my assumptions about God and I assume that He is going to answer in the way I want and in my timetable. I get so frustrated when things don't go as I think they should and if I haven't seen any results to my prayers. I'm pretty sure God is trying to show me that He doesn't need my help.
I have always been a believer of Christ...but it wasn't until two years ago or so that I really began to understand what it means to be a follower of Christ. And I think my first assumption was that being a disciplined follower would happen easily. I have discovered that it doesn't all happen at once, and every day is a new chance for me to grow deeper in Him....and I am learning that this is OK, even with Him. He doesn't expect me to "transform" in one day!
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