Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.'"
I wanted to leave the last sentence off this verse, but I just couldn't. This is great advice from the Lord to ask for advice when we are standing at a decision point. Seek wisdom from those around you who have gone before. None of us experience something entirely unique to ourselves. Someone has always "been there, done that" ahead of us. Seek the wisdom of those people. Pray for discernment in decision making in order that when the good way is presented to you, you are able to see it and then follow through and walk in it. As the Word says, you will find rest there. Unfortunately, I know I am guilty of seeking the wisdom of others, knowing which way I should go, and then I decide to not take that path. It is so hard to step in faith, even when we have living experience from those around us. We are creatures of habit and control. Seeking wisdom, using discernment, and walking in the good way all take a level of faith that is found only with the Holy Spirit at your side. My answer today to the Lord is, "I will walk in it, as long as you go with me." 😊
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