Answers from God

Tomorrow will come and decisions will be made. Trust you made the right ones, that is faith. If you make the wrong decisions, the Lord will fix it anyway.

Sometimes when I am thinking about the decision to be made, I feel a sense of calm as I am thinking about one particular side of the decision. That tells me that it is right.
Either choice, yes or no, it will be part of His plan! You sound like a faithful person, know that He will be with you either way!

I find if I can't hear what God is tryimg to tell me, it's because I have too many other voices around making it hard to hear (some internal, some external).

When my husband and I have had to pray about large life decisions we have always prayed that if the direction we were moving wasn't right that God would shut the door. We have almost bought 2 homes and both times God shut the door, only to find out one house had serious mold problems and then my husband got offered a job an hour away from the second house. God always leads if we allow him, instead of waiting around listening ask God to bless the decision that seems best to both of you and to stop it from happening if it isn't meant to be.

I think, as humans, the hardest thing for us to do is be patient. We can pray and pray, we can look for signs.
I know exactly how you feel....you need an answer for guidance by tomorrow.
We don't get to schedule when God answers us. Maybe we don't get an "answer" because neither choice is in our best interest.
I know that I have prayed so hard for something to happen and felt defeated when it didn't only to find that a week or two later something else even better than I'd hoped for happened. Something I'd never even imagined.
Having faith through it all isn't exactly easy.

I made a little thing that hangs in my living room that says,
"Lord, please help me appreciate the wait as well as the answer".

The answer will come.
Maybe not tomorrow.
But it will come.

Best wishes.

i am a christian as well, but i also believe that god gave us logic and free will for a reason. maybe you should just weigh the pros and cons and feel flattered that god trusts you to handle this one on your own? he will get you through anything that happens.

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Sometimes, the "right" answers don't come when they feel right for us.
Sometimes, we have to sit in that space of uncertainty for a while, accepting what is.

I truly believe that you know when you know. And when you know, you know with certainty. It doesn't mean that things are always easy, but that you just *know*.

Sorry to be vague, but I hope this helps in some way. Mostly, it is that settled feeling of certainty that going forward in a certain direction is right. That feeling in your gut. That's all I can compare it to.

Sometimes waiting, or doing nothing right now IS the answer....right?

Sometimes you come across things in your life that will change your path completely and those things have to be decided for yourself, with out guidance. You must make a choice and deal with the concequences good or bad.

Many times God doesn't give us an answer but instead he will guide us and it's up to us, to trust that God has given us guidance and we then trust our decision was the right one, based on our feeling at the time.

I think if you are praying a lot about a decision, then whatever you decide will be the right one. Trust what you are feeling right now.

Sometimes, we are tying so hard to listen, that we don't hear Him.

Sometimes, He wants us to make our own decision because He trusts that He has raised us right and trusts our ability to decide for ourselves.

Sometimes, our prayers are conflicted - we are praying for guidance, but we really want a certain outcome.

You and your husband need to follow the path that you feel is right regarding this decision. Since God loves us, no matter what, your decision will be the right one.

God Bless

I agree that God will open the door for choices he believes are the right ones, that's what I feel. I too have a sense of this is right and calm about a decision. I used to hear a story (I guess joke) about a guy trapped at sea and a boat, helicopter, and plane came to rescue him (or something like that) and he said no, god will save me... then he drowned and God said he gave him the tools but he didn't use them. I believe it's a joke but when you think about it, it is very philosophical as well. The job offer is your tool and if you choose to use it it could bring good or a learning experience. Decide what is right for your family's well-being and I bet that is the choice that God would've wanted. I believe there are many roads that God makes for us, we are the ones who decide which we want to explore. God gave us the power to decide and whatever we decide is what we are supposed to decide. So decide the pros/cons for both and pick the better option for your family.

When I'm in these kinds of situations where I'm worried about making a big decision, I remember what someone said at a Christian conference I attended shortly after college - he said that when you sincerely want to follow God, "You don't have the power to mess up your life" - meaning that even though we can and do make mistakes, none of them are beyond God's ability to help us get back on track - it's not like He'll ever say "whoops, you totally didn't get what I was trying to tell you this time, so forget any future guidance and help from me".
Sometimes we hear the clearest when we start moving out in a particular direction, and this might be one of those times.

Well when it seems like God is silent I have just had to do what I thought was best and go forward. Sometimes it seems He lets us step out in faith based on what we know of His heart and His word. I think so many times when it seems He is silent and we look back we can see how He was speaking through the whole ordeal. I know when my emotions are involved I have a much harder time bc it I am so invested. I would say if you don't have super clear direction, make a decision that is what you think is best and as long as it doesn't contradict God's character or what He says in His word, go out in faith and be confident. I am convinced when we act in faith, even when we do make a mistake it becomes a learning experience. I wonder in the midst of things why I don't "hear" from God but 9 times out of 10 somewhere down the road it makes sense. For all the stuff that doesn't I just let it rest with Him and figure there is plenty else to sort out. One thing I do know about Him is that if you can't handle any mystery, walking with Him is tough!! One of my favorite quotes of all times comes from C.S. Lewis's book 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe' It says something like this "After all he's not a tame lion, is he? No, he's not safe but he is good..." Wish you the best!!

I am a praying person too, J..
When I have been praying for an answer or for guidance and nothing seems clear even after prayer, I remind myself that my brain and my reasoning are gifts from God, too.
I mentally gather all the info I can, look at my options and make the best choice at the time based on the knowledge I have. In almost all cases it works.
Think of the power of thought and discernment as a gift to guide you in times you don't get "BAM!" --- the answer.

"God, please allow me to see my True path. Please give me the courage to act in accordance. Please let me walk fearlessly, hand and hand with your Will. Please help me Trust your voice. Please show me the path that will enable me to be of the most service. Please give me the clarity to recognize and be accountable for my ego, so that I may have more humility."

I try to quiet my thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and just FEEL God inside me. For me, pressure and fear remove my ability to feel God. Instead, I feel my ego.

I try really hard to acknowledge and recognize my fear, and then let it go. Something that helps me let go of fear, is that I believe that even when I make the "wrong" decision, that's God too. I get to learn from all my experiences, and if I do so (with honesty and humility), I have the opportunity for self exploration and growth, which brings me closer to God's voice.

He wants you to decide. Sit down and look at the decision from His point of view. Which side of the decision is in-line with God's tenants and pays honor to His word?

I heard Pat Robertson say once that we don't know if something was wise until we see how it turned out. Of course, he and every good pastor I've listened to say to first search the scriptures. If you have a couple course of actions, is either of them somehow violating scripture? If no, does either course of action make it easier for you to be in God's will or serve him in some way?

Without knowing what you are trying to decide I don't know what else to say. I will pray for you tonight to make the best choice. And truthfully, the Lord says he will give you the correct desires when you are seeking him with your whole heart. Do you desire one path over the other? If so, then I don't think it's wrong to expect that God will smooth the waters.

What's the worse thing that can happen? If you make the wrong choice but for the right reasons, then God will fix whatever breaks because of it.

You may think this is silly, but it has worked for me whenever I've used it. I've only had to resort to it a couple of times in my life, though. When I just can't figure out the best decision, in spite of careful consideration & prayer, I flip a coin, determining to do whatever the flip says. Let's say "heads" means I do, and "tails" means I don't. The funny thing is that, once the toss is done & I'm committed to either "do" or "don't," I suddenly know the right answer. If the toss gives me the right answer, I feel a sense of relief. If it gives me the wrong answer, I feel very uncomfortable about it. Well, now that I know the right answer, I can disregard the toss & just choose the right one! I don't know whether this will work for you, but it has certainly worked for me.

Don't give up on prayer, though. As you can see, this particular coin flip is not leaving a decision up to chance. Praying before the coin flip is a must. It doesn't guarantee the right flip of the coin, but it does show God that you are open to His guidance as you assess your feelings after the toss.

It's wonderful to have faith (I wish I had more), but it's also great to step out of your comfort zone. By doing this, your comfort zone increases exponentially. Take the bull by the horns, and seriously THINK about the pros and cons of your decision. Make a considered judgement using your God-given intelligence. We do not have a crystal ball, but if you look at the issue properly, you can make an informed decision. Good luck!

Sometimes when we pray and don't recognize an answer, maybe it's because God is trusting us to make the right choice and either path we choose will turn out well. I believe that sometimes we don't have any bad choices, just as sometimes there are no good choices. I'm sure that whatever you chose will turn out to be the right one.

Wow! I don't mean to demean your faith, or anyone's faith for that matter, but God is not a Magic 8 Ball. Not only did He gift us with free will, but also thinking, rational minds. Now, that's not to say the path of the faithful will be easy, but it really seems like you need to be willing to accept full accountability for making a decision without a "sign." Maybe Our Father is ready for you to be make adult decisions on your own.

I know exactly what you mean. My life hit its first major bump 5y ago in 2006 when hubby came home from a job that he hated saying that he was quitting and that was that. I was 7m pregnant. I begged him to please find another job first. He grumbled. I prayed. The next day a friend came in and told him about company B that he worked for and hubby would be a good fit. Hubby called, they weren't hiring, but when they were, they would call. Well that was that! Every day hubby would come home griping. Home life was stressful and angry. On Tues. of week 2 he came home and said that's it! No more!! Wed. was his day off, and Thurs. he was quitting! I cried myself to sleep that night. Begging God to send an answer. Wed. morning just after breakfast someone from company B called and offered hubby an interview. He went in Thurs. afternoon, and they offered him the job on the spot!

My life hit crisis mode 3 years later in 2009 when company B laid him off for no real reason. What do you do when God's answer is taken away? 2 months after that I was laid off. I still had to report to work until the company agreed that my work was 'transitioned'. We had no money in the bank, bills to pay, etc. One night I got to the point where I was going to have to start not paying things. I had NEVER knowingly not paid a bill! I just started praying for the strength to pay what I could and understanding and resolve for what I couldn't. Even if that meant selling my house and moving away from family to a place that was way cheaper. That night EVERYTHING changed. Little things started happening. Small moments. Small surprises. Each time I reached the line between just making it and not paying, I would be able to pay the bill.

The first event I had a bill due for $103.09. I didn't have the money and it was over a week til payday. That night while going through the mail, there was a half expected reimbursement check, for $100.99. I thought, wow. I know I have $3 of change laying around. 2 letters letter, there was an unexpected refund/overpayment check for $2.13. Total was $103.12.

After 4m of unemployment, hubby was offered a job 10min from the house working normal hours vs the hour commute working 4a-2p that had been. After 10m of limbo, my job offered me a new position. In that 10m of limbo, I was still an employee, so I got my yearly raise, Cost of Living increase, still accrued vacation time that would be paid out in a lump sum when I left, and got the Christmas bonus!

Its been 2 years since that night and the little things like that keep happening and we haven't missed a payment on anything.

Its easy to say that you don't care what the answer is, but if its important enough to ask God for guidance, then you do care. Maybe you don't feel that you know God's answer because your afraid of it. Or maybe your heart wants one outcome and your mind wants the other.

I heard a verse at Graduation last week that was meant for the Graduates, but just popped in my head while reading this...
Prov. 22:1 (NIV) A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Instead of praying for guidance, pray for the strength to make the decision that is best for your family.

M.

I can relate. I pray asking for guidance all the time, and I have been blessed by God over and over. He always has a way of telling me what the right decision is, always. Until last week. My boss asked me to come back to work full time (I had been working part time), and I said YES on the spot without really thinking about it. Once I got home, and talked to my husband, I started freaking out that I made the wrong decision. I wanted to tell my boss the next day that I was mistaken and didn't want to do it. But instead I prayed, and prayed and prayed some more. The week finished out and I still had no clear answer. It's the first time this has happened to me. So I am going to start full time tomorrow. I guess all I can do is try it and see how it goes.

My problem may not be as serious as yours, but it was a big deal to me. I don't know if God did show me the answer, but I wasn't listening. Or maybe I am not supposed to know the answer yet. Either way, I know God will not let me down, He never has before. I trust in Him completely.

Good luck, whatever happens. I hope you figure things out. Blessings.

When in doubt ... DON'T.

Hi there, when I am faced with a problem and I pray to God for the answer. If I dont hear a clear answer, I do what I think it is the best decision and leave the rest up to God. I pray.. God.. if it is in your will, then let it be. If it isnt in your will, then prevent it from happening for me. A couple years back, my husband and I were set on buying a house. We prayed to God that He would help us take out a mortgage and buy this home and that if it was His will for us, it would be. Well, we were approved for the mortgage, and were just about to close on the deal when my husband got layed off. We were devestated and thought God had let us down. However, shortly afterward, my husband got a wonderful job where he now makes 4 times the amount of money he did at his previous job . We now live in an apartment and are applying for a mortgage for a home in this area here. God blesses us in ways we dont understand sometimes. Pray, do what you think is best and give it to God from there. Do not worry, give it all to Him. If you trust Him, He will guide your steps. He will intervene when needed. He will always be there for you. Listen to this song if you have a chance. It may bless you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCunuL58odQ

The 2 of you need to discuss the situation & decide which is the best route to take. I would do it by both of you making a list of the pros and cons; don't look at each other's lists until they are finished. When the decision is clear according to the greater number of things on the pro or the con side, both of you pray together & tell the Lord that you will make the decision in this manner unless He specifically shows you in some way that it isn't the correct decision. I've found in my life that this is a trustworthy direction to take with a decision that is "if-y" on both sides. Praying that your decision is exactly in line with His will & your comfort.

I've always believed that when facing right or wrong decisons you go straight to God's word. On right or left decisions you pray for guidance and then do what your heart desires. If God wants to stop you, He will.

I think you got your sign from reading your "so what happened" response..

Maybe God doesn't care one way or the other. He doesn't always spell it out for you. He will have his hand in it no matter what your decision is.

Sometimes, you have to make the decision and pray to see if you have a peaceful feeling. If so, it's likely a good choice. He won't always show you the right decision, but he can grant you peace or warning with whatever you decide.

Also, sometimes, both decisions can be right. You have to weigh each pro and con and then seek God's help in making things happen.

Things always have a way of working out. I don't necessarily pray, but I believe I will always be taken care of. It may not be easy, there will be sacrifices that need to happen, but it's all part of life.

Last week I sold my crappy car for a little less than I was asking for it. It just wasn't what we wanted & the cost of the repairs to make it comfortable was beyond our ability to pay. I had it listed for sale for several weeks. I got a call from a buyer on Tuesday, said he wanted it sight unseen on Thursday. Thursday after work we brought the car to him & you clearly could see the look on his face that he was so relieved to have a safe car for his kids to ride in. I gave him $50 of his money back because I knew I had brought it to him without any gas. I honestly thought he was going to cry.

Anyway, the next morning we were getting ready to leave in our 1 remaining car to my mom's house for the holiday weekend. I had found another car that I was very interested in listed for only $100 more than what I had sold my car for the evening before. I pushed my family to get ready to go now, Now, NOW so the car wasn't sold before we could get there to see it. Literally 2 minutes after we pulled up to the man's house to look at the car someone else pulled up. Within 5 minutes 2 more people came to look at it, also. Before I knew it there were 8 strangers all climbing through & looking in the car that I wanted to buy. I looked to my husband, he nodded at me & went to speak with the owner. My husband told him we would give him what he was asking for the car & his only question to us was were we the first ones there. Thank goodness we could in all honesty say yes, we were first!

When I got to my mom's house & told her the story she shook her head at me and asked how I got to be so gutsy that I would sell my only car before having anything else lined up. I told her exactly the truth, that I KNEW it would all work out, some how, some way, because it always does.

I know it is hard waiting, but God will let you know when you need to know either way. Its not our timing, its GOD'S timing....It seems like F. to you, because you are relying on YOUR way. Focus and pray for God to lead your paths and he will.

M

God speaks to us in many different ways...the fact the answer hasn't landed in your lap like it normally does would seem to me that God wants you to walk away from this one....like it doesn't fit into His plan for you.

When God talks to me - or introduces me to a new person - if the top of my head goes on fire (you know that sensation? not like it bursts in flames!! :) ) the person is bad news....every time that has been the case....call it my "God Instinct" and the few times I've not listened to that instinct - I got burned BAD....lessons learned.

Good luck! God bless!! It will happen...the way God wants it to!!

I follow my gut, that's my God. Listen to yourself!