I Trust God to Guide Me

God, Needs To Stop Speaking In Code.

By: neuilly

Written on November 6th, 2012

I do trust God to guide me, but he has to stop speaking to me in code. He really does need to be a little more clear and direct. He needs to break down his message in steps. Because, right now, I am not sure what to do first, and in this case, with the current series of events, placement can matter. Just because He sees all, and knows all, sure doesn't mean that I do.

By: neuilly

Age: 61-65 , Female

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34 responses

funmommo

Yes. You must pray and have faith. God has not talked to me directly like he does my husband and others but I'm growing closer to God and pray that he will.

May 10
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crazyn3030

I don't know this is werid because he has spoken directly to me and to many others. Sorry you he hasn't spoken to you like you like. I suggest praying.

May 10
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123friend

Sorry, somethings wrong with my smart phone, it posted without my saying so... Very smart indeed. Let's continue where we left.
We want things to happen at the time of our liking, however, that might not be to His liking. God's a great schemer, His timing though may not be to our liking, is indeed perfect.
It so happened that I had a certain issue and I kept praying and asking Him for guidance, which sure came but I had to wait for a very long time. The reason could be that He wanted me to learn a lesson, that I don't forget easily. Of course lessons learnt the hard way are not easily forgotten.
Then, I'm also a very firm believer in fate, if somethings gotta happen, it will eventually happen, why struggle so much.. let the destiny take its course.
And my friend bowman, thanks for your reply, however, the problem is that we are dependent on God and its not the other way round!
Best of luck to all of us! :)

Nov 10, 2012
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123friend

A very thought provoking and interesting read. Intellectually I'm not very gifted like some of the people who have given their input, but I'd like to contribute nevertheless! First, God has given us senses to look at things, understand and make choices. Then, as u said it yourself, everything happens for a reason. We humans or animals for that matter too :) are very impatient

Nov 10, 2012
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- bowman81
  123friend there is nothing wrong with your intellect. Thanks for the contribution. Yes we are impatient we have but a few score years on this earth...God's timetable...is infinity.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- neuilly
  well and being God..He has to have sorted out.. that in this instance...i am in the special needs class.....i am with the ...slow kids.,..so i need a little more help...please.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- 123friend
  Very sorry to hear that. My prayers and commiseration are with you, May God make things easier for you and help u with all your problems....Friend.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- bowman81
  Me Too! I'm in the same class...ride in the "short bus"...doing the best I can.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- neuilly
  and with our luck... WUH!! the bus will stop,,and we will wonder off..in some crazy direction...hopefully, someone will miss us, and think to look for us...
  
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88ElmiraSt

Pray and read the bible more.

Nov 10, 2012
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- neuilly
  yes, but wouldn't it just be the perfect thing to make a pot of coffee, and have God drop by, and you say:
  here's your coffe, and have some cookies too, and lets just take a few minutes to relax and talk, because,you know this message you keep sending, you need to expplain this, i just don't get it.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- bowman81
  That may be the perfect thing...having God drop by for coffee...but it would sure intimidate the hell out of me!!!! (yes the pun was intended) ;-)
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- neuilly
  i think you just might be surprised..you would be nervous,but in a very good way. No different than having an incredibly imprtant person drop by. I think if a person talks to God all the time. well he is just a very important close friend..i am muttering to Him a lot..and He is reponding, but in a sort of wisdom that can be interpreted in too many ways.
  sort of like saying." the rain can fall in many directions"...ok?..so what are you trying to tell me..??? what am i suposed to do with that information?
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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ambroseguy80

I know exactly what you mean! Great post. We could all use a little more divine assistance at times.

Nov 7, 2012
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Carissimi

Neuilly, just accept what is, and don't resist anything. Go with your common sense and reason. The breathing and meditation will help you touch the source of God within you. After you are calm and relaxed, ask yourself some questions. It's amazing how answers come to you, when your center is calm and at peace. Blessings.

Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  Actually...that is very true..i light a candle and pray to the Holy Spirit.but sometimes..we get mixed messages...
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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bowman81

Ah, yes....once again we see a most common affliction of the human condition. Did I miss the secret decoder ring? :-}

Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  oops...the decoder ring, hmmm....yup, ....it's in the mail!!!
  God
  
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Reproof

Neuily, thanks for the invigorating, thought provoking post. I believe we all share this experience. :)Reproof

Nov 6, 2012
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Reproof

It is challenging to decipher the code. But I know, from my experience, that God's code gets clearer and clearer when you consciously choose NOT to follow the paths rife with your personal tests. The choice gets cloudy in order to make you try harder to seek his best direction. God wants you to demonstrate that you WANT to follow his direction.
So God tests you by making it harder to see his clearest, direct path for you. In reality, every choice is right. There is no wrong choice. All paths lead to God. It is just that some paths are less direct because they include growth lessons. Growth paths are less direct. These paths extend the time component of our process.
In reality, it all boils down to understanding that there are test paths and there are direct paths to God's purpose for our lives. If God suspects you need more growth, he makes the vision cloudy. You are being tested. When the choice isn't clear,it is a sign that you are being tested. Stop and assess.
Will you choose the familiar path or will you choose the unfamiliar path? The familiar path is familiar because it contains growth lessons from your history, that your unconscious wants you to address. The unfamiliar path is God's most direct path.
Right now, you are being tested. Stop, breathe and think/ponder before you act. Look inside yourself to see where your history pulls you. That is your auto-pilot. When you follow that impulse, you choose the lesson path. The lesson path is the least direct path to your purpose, but it is also a rewarding path, because you make meaning of your history on that path. So, in essence, there is no wrong choice.
God gives us the power of choice, which is where we grow awareness of the knowledge of "good and evil." You can always choose NOT to grow and learn from you past. But the power of the choice is always yours. Romans 8:28. God uses all things for good when you are walking from God's plan. Everything happens for a reason. There is no wrong choice. There is conscious choice. When you do not consciously choose your path, your unconscious chooses for you. It ALWAYS chooses to seek meaning from it's history. The key is to become aware of how the process works and to take control it. Sounds easy, but it takes lots of practice.
I hope this helps.
Happy trails!

Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  I know but running fast, when your running in circles. is not helpful..
  
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- Reproof
  When you don't stop, breathe and ponder your choices, your unconscious will choose for you. And your unconscious ALWAYS chooses the wisdom path. Slow down. Don't play the game. Don't run fast! Let it all fall apart around you. Do not run! If you get caught up in that fast process, you are guaranteeing that your unconscious WILL choose the path of lessons and wisdom.
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- 88ElmiraSt
  I don't think you mean the god tests us, because it knows how we will respond. It doesn't need to figure something out about us via experimentation. So troubles and trials and tribulations are for our benefit, to make us grow in wisdom and endurance. But we will get troubles and trials and tribulations anyway, whether there was a god or not. So I'm not sure I understand how the god is helping us by putting us through things we would go through with or without it.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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- neuilly
  i could see God doing that, if he needed us to learn something. i could see Him doing that if we needed to be sidetracked for a bit, delayed for a bit for safety, or because of some person we need to meet. I think things happen for a reson..There is a plan, and every person in your life, is there for a reason. and so i try to connect in a positive way, and perhaps that way, share my knowledge, and listen to the knowledge offered to me.
  
  Nov 10, 2012
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flyingstone

I am still waiting to hear from Him. Most of the time I have no idea what is going on. Lol. I will probably take the entrance into heaven that is through the bushes because I will not be sure of the directions. If He would sit down next to me and chat for a couple of hours, I am sure a lot of things could be straightened out.

Nov 6, 2012
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- Reproof
  Patience is God's toughest lesson. But when you sit in the space of learning the value of patience, you grow in Faith. When all is falling to shreds around you, you have nowhere to turn but to God. It is amazing to watch God whittle my patience quotient. I am calm in the storm. I am safe in my faith. But boy oh boy, would I love God to sit next to me and chat with me for a couple of hours too. :) I think we all would love that!
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  Oh...crap..your on hold..and it is like trying to connect with the insurance comapny, and your entering the required 16 digit account number..which of course..we typed in wrong...and so now everything is screwed. up...
  Things need to be simpler. we need a GPS...to maneuver in life.
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- Reproof
  It is funny that you would use this example. Recently, I was trying to capture some benefits and assets that I am due, and I realized that the reason that things are not coming to me is because of all of the human data entry errors. It made me realize that God will not put my treasure in my hands until he is certain that I am ready for it. Awareness of the errors, and sorting through them all to correct them, is a part of my purpose. There is value in errors and mistakes. I just have to believe, with all my heart and soul, that God uses everything for good when we are walking from God's plan. Romans 8:28. :)
  
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Oldandgone

I often feel the same way. Then suddenly he pops me on the head and yells "I SAID MOVE!" - usually it is only then that I catch all the gentle whispers He had been giving me all along.

Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  I know..but you see..i may jump to the right..and well, He just assumed, I would go left...A little suggestion , some sort of sign........would be helpful.
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  ohhh..this is election day...no connection..is implied..well i am not sure..hmmmm....see what i mean!!!
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- Reproof
  EvolvingInTexas...you are so right about the power in the gentle wispers. The awareness of the gentle wispers is the realm of a higher consciousness. :) Wisdom is earned. :)
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- neuilly
  oh..oh... wisdom is earned hmmmm......oh ..oh..I guess I have more work yet to do...
  
  Nov 6, 2012
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- Reproof
  Hard earned! But who says you need to earn wisdom? Sometimes it is better to take the direct, unknown path and avoid the wisdom path. I must admit that I am trying with every ounce of my being now to AVOID the wisdom paths and choose the easy path instead. Wisdom is a great virtue, but it isn't necessary to achieve one's purpose. :)
  
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