You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord. (Psalm 23:5-6 AMP)
God, I need some wisdom in some decisions I need to make.
Great! I AM Wisdom.
Yes. I know that. That’s why I’m asking. Once I saw this verse: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.” (Jeremiah 6:16 GW) It has really stayed with me.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and follow the reliable, Spirit-led paths, you will find blessings and rest and peace.
I have experienced that in different seasons of my life. Right now I don’t feel like I’m at a major, life-changing crossroads, but I do need to sort through these questions. Can a person walk more than one life path at the same time?
Hmmmm….. There’s only ever one path that leads to me. All others do not.
Can a path be more than one thing?
Yes, of course. The life you live is made up of many different “threads” that come together to make up who you are. Or, to put it another way, the life path you walk is made up of your own unique dances.
Oh, ok. There are some things I would like to do but I’m not sure if I should do them.
What kinds of things?
Classes to teach, things to study, books to write.
Do they help you grow in your relationship with me?
Some, yes. Some, indirectly. Some, I’m not sure.
Do they help you to fulfill your callings and vocations?
I think so. My life’s mission statement is to create environments for people to connect with You and with each other. All of these things would fit into that. I just don’t know if the timing is right for some of them. I don’t want to overcommit and stress out myself and my family.
Hmmm. Sounds like a conundrum. What do you think you need from me?
I don’t really want to ask you IF I can do all of them because I’m afraid you’ll say no. These things are things I enjoy doing and would be helping other people. They all sound like fun!!
Well, Child, fun is good, but not if these things become burdens. MY yoke is easy and my burden is light.
I know. That’s why I’m trying to figure out if I can do all of them. Last year was really rough. There were a lot of physical struggles in our family and a lot of “extras” that made up “All the Things.” Some were very hard, others very good, but still – in sum – it was a lot. I don’t want to end up feeling empty because I don’t have time to spend with you. I would like all my activities to come out of an overflow of time spent with you.
I would like that, too. I could give you the energy you need, the peace you want, and the joy you desire.
Am I supposed to ask you for discernment as to what to give up OR ask you for the energy to do All the Things?
Good question, Beloved. What do you think?
I think I need to spend more time drinking at your Well so I overflow. Then the rest of it will figure itself out.
I like that plan. I’ll help you with it.
Holy Spirit,
Fill us up to overflowing so we can become and be all you have created us to be. Give us deep wisdom and discernment for the decisions we need to make. And give us your holy energy and joy as we fulfill the callings on our lives, we ask in Jesus’s name, AMEN.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened…and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 AMP)
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. (Luke 6:45 ESV)