a little down today

[Didymus]

I really do not want to spend another summer in this house. the last two have been extremely stressful i thought god was telling us to get ready to move in July and so did my husband but yesterday he told me he might be wrong. i was so disappointed. i amtrying to accept God s will if He wants us to stay here but it is hard. i wish i knew for sure if we would move or not but i don t feel right asking for a sign--seems unsubmissive somehow.
any advice ?

 

[mistertee49]

Try not to get too down over this, maybe it is taking God a while to let you know for sure. Before I post this I will say a prayer for you that God will make it absolutely clear what He wants you to do. If you do have to stay, hopefully God will make it pleasant for you and your husband. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

 

[OLDoMiNiON]

Judges 6
36 Gideon said to God, "If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised-
37 look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said."
38 And that is what happened. Gideon rose early the next day; he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew-a bowlful of water.

 

[Didymus]

I have thought about putting out a fleece but two very mature Chritians who i respect strongly advised aginst it. they said it is a form of manipulation and superstition

 

[nomad]

Didymus,

God does not object to us asking Him for signs from time to time.  OLDoMiNiON has quoted a scripture that has tremendous merit.  It is the intent of that scripture that we ask God for signs tho maybe not a fleece in your case but something that applies to your specific case.

God is a Spirit that sometimes in order to see Him and what He wants for us will move things in the natural realm for us to see His working in our Lives.  I can say with certainty He does not mind this at all.  Just ask Him if He would do this for you.  He will then do something only He Himself could do and it will be quite obvious.  If your not sure you'll see it then ask Him to open your eyes to see His sign.

The roads are full of signs to guide the way.  There are signs that God will put along your way.

It definitely is not superstitious.  On the contrary it helps build faith and trust in Him.

 

[amie]

*hugs and prayers for Didymus*

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Yeah!
*hugs*

 

[Didymus]

thanks everybbody will think about what you said nomad.

 

[Memory's Flame]

Didy; I am keeping you in my prayers! I hope that the Lord has it for you to move come this summer, that would be so wonderful for both you and your hubby!

Don't get too down; I know that's tough, but things will work out eventually...it's tough till they do! But they will work out!

 

[Didymus]

you and me kiddo--we sure have our problems tonight

 

[wvmtnkid]

Praying for you Didymus that the Lord will provide an answer for you.

 

[OracleX]

Asking God to show us the way is a good thing. Asking God to show us signs for everything is testing God, which is not a good thing. There are many passages in the Bible where Gods people tested God and it made Him angry.

I have often asked God to confirm what I am feeling that His direction in my life is and something usually happens to help make it clear as to which way I should go. I think where you need to be careful is when you start praying for trivial things like, if there is a crack of thunder right now I will know its your way. The focus of your prayer should be on God showing you the way not showing you a sign. I believe that is the difference between testing God and trusting God.

God has placed for us four main things for us to know Him and how to live godly lives: the Bible - His Word to us, the Holy Spirit - God with us, godly men and women - Gods family, and our conscience when tuned on God's Word. When you are facing a decision in your life, look at these things in this order. If you still can't make the decision then pray that God will help make the way clear and help confirm the way for you. Don't start by asking God for a sign, read His Word, talk to Him, talk to other godly people, check your conscience then if it is still not clear, ask God for confirmation. Going right to a sign is similar to the pharasies in the NT which Jesus rebuked because all they were interested in was a sign.

Hope this helps shed some light.

 

[OracleX]

I will keep you in my prayers Didy. Be patient and wait on the Lord. Place your trust in Him, and grab hold of the wonderful hope we have in Him. He will shine the light on your path and you will know which way to go.

God bless.

 

[Hopeful]

 

[altya]

Im praying for you too

 

[Didymus]

thanks every body. my husband dosen t really want to move but will if God tells him to. but it will have to be a very clear message. so i guess i have to wait until God reveals his will for me and if he says stay i will accept it.

Oracle --that is what i feel about putting out a fleece. it seems to be like a fortune -telling practice to me.