A decision to be made and a need for wisdom

I nearly forgot about this week's post. These past few weeks, I've surprised myself in remembering that it's Sunday, which means it's time for an update.

I find that as time goes on, I'm having to really force myself to sit down and write these posts. It just seems like it's becoming more and more of a chore to write these things. Maybe it's just the updating only once a week; maybe it's the simple fact that traffic has never really taken off in any meaningful way. Maybe it's just that I'm still not doing what I really wanted to do with this blog. I find that I've been reverting to the bad habit I developed with my previous blog, simply regurgitating what's been going on in my life.

Here's what I want to do: I promise that for next week's post that I will have something prepared to write about. This is something that should be meaningful if I'm going to invest the time and effort, and I realize that I'm not making the most of the opportunity. Most importantly, my mind keeps coming back to the thought that whatever I do, I should be seeking to glorify the Lord in what I do. Shouldn't we all?

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I sometimes get asked questions regarding some biblical question (what does this mean? What book should I read that deals with this issue?) and I must admit that sometimes I try my best to give an answer, but I don't always know (in fact, I often don't know) what the answer is. The other day, a friend asked for a book in the Bible that would help remind her not to take the Lord for granted. Stumped for an answer, I took it to God in prayer. In so doing, it was made clear to me that I should direct her to the book I've been reading through lately, Genesis. From beginning to end, Genesis is filled with examples of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, from creation to Abraham, to Isaac and Jacob and his sons, to Joseph in Egypt.

If there's anything I'd leave here to wrap this all up, there's Philippians 4:6, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God", and James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you" (both verses New International Version). If you're not sure for the answers, ask God for wisdom and understanding, and He will freely and eagerly give it to you. Pray for wisdom and discernment in reading and searching the Scriptures. Also, seek out the wisdom of others As Proverbs 24:14 says, "Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."