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On the one hand, Scripture
tells us that . . .
`Plans fail for lack of
counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.'
(Proverbs 15:22)
On the other hand, the Word of
God presents us with an ominous warning -
`Do not put your trust in
princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no
help.' (Psalm 146:3-4)
So while there might times when
we will feel the need to seek guidance, counsel and
support from trusted friends and family, we should
always prayerfully submit our plans and thoughts to
God - for . . .
`The LORD Almighty [is]
wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom.'
(Isaiah 28:29, NIV)
If you are undecided,
therefore, you can have absolute confidence that God
is willing and able to guide you.
"How," you ask, "will God guide
me?"
Sometimes God impresses people
- He simply casts a thought across the mind and,
together with the thought, He usually sends strong
conviction.
Very often, God will confirm
the thought, or supply an answer through His word -
for His word constitutes an infinite supply of right
answers that cover every aspect of life.
If you are not already in the
habit of reading Scripture on a daily basis, we urge
you to present your problems to God in prayer. Then
make every effort to consider the wisdom that is
found in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
before you make a final decision.
It is with utmost confidence
that we commit you into the hands of our All-wise
God. He will give you the right answers. They might
not always be the answers that you are hoping to
hear, but they will always be the correct answers.
Take care. God cares about you.
He is your ever-present guide and counselor.
`Blessed is he whose help is
the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and
everything in them - the LORD, who remains faithful
forever.' (Psalm 146:5-6, NIV)
Because life is a never-ending
round of decisions, God has given us His word to
help us to make right decisions. Thus we can fortify
our minds, and secure our tomorrows, by "plugging
in" to the word of God on a daily basis. A simple,
practical Bible Study programme is presented in the
Home-Page feature - A
Brand New You - Parts One and Two.
In the light of what is stated
above, we would also like to refer the reader to the
features - Needing Wisdom?
and When Answers Don't
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