Second Guessing

March 21, 2014/CathyChung/

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Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths
straight.
 
Two days ago, I shared how God
answered my request for a fresh God-incidence I could use for my confirmation
retreat devotion.  Since then I’ve been
wondering if it’s the right story to share with my ninth graders.  It doesn’t seem as compelling as the chain of
coincidences that led to this blog.
 
Then I catch myself.  Why am I questioning God?  Why am I second guessing His clear answer to
prayer?   How could I ask for a God-incidence and then
ignore His reply?  I frequently encourage
others to trust God.  Why am I resisting?  Do I proudly think my idea is better?  How silly!
 
I received two ‘messages’ confirming
God’s hand in this, including this quote from Philip Yancey posted on Facebook
this morning.  There’s a reason God wants
me to use this illustration.  It will reach
one of these kids in a unique way.  I
know it.  I will trust.
 
“I have learned that faith means trusting
in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” – Philip Yancey

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