Seems the Lord loves to get my attention with the everyday. I was in a situation yesterday in which I was truly tempted to do some thing I had done before. Something I knew was wrong, but I did it anyway back then. I am not proud of that. I saw, after the fact, while facing the consequences, how wrong it was. I hurt myself and others with my poor choices.
Last night, the Lord gave me a change to make up for it and make the right decision. It was VERY hard not to do the same stupid thing again. I wanted to so badly...........really! But in the midst of the temptation, I felt a nudge that told me to walk away. I wasn't even sure I had heard it, but something inside me..........the Holy Spirit.............was nudging me to walk away. So, I did.
I drove home crying and telling God how unfair it was that I couldn't have what I wanted and that I was tired of waiting for him to show me his plan for my life. I was certain that he would do things my way in my time, but as we all know, that is just utter foolishness.
This morning when I got up, I had such a sense of peace knowing I had followed His leading. He was in control and I needed for Him to be in control. I need Him to dictate my life because if I dictate it, it will fail miserably.
Thank you, Lord, for showing me your mercies and directing my life. Thank you for making your presence so very clear to me. You are my God and I will praise you!
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