Day #38

I worked with Robyn at the church today. We tried REALLY hard to be productive but it's rather difficult at times. However, I did get make some progress in my preparation of two different lessons. Robyn gave me a few new tasks to work on as well. I got home mid-afternoon and got to spend some time with Dalene and the boys, which is always time well spent.

I've been looking forward to tomorrow's festivities for the past few days. A group of us are traveling to Joburg (Johannesburg) for a day full of sight seeing, tours, food tasting and coffee. I'll be sure to post pictures on tomorrow's blog!

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Deuteronomy 28:1-3 says:
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field."

I've thought a lot lately about how other people's opinions and input often determines the decisions that I make. In high school, I remember basing quite a few decisions on what other people thought was right or wrong.

General example: When a teacher asks a question during class and everyone raises their hand for the same answer that the smartest kid in the class thinks is right.

 As I was thinking about my past decisions and life choices, I realized that I haven't always been faithful to what I knew in my heart was right or what I knew that God wanted me to do. Each day, I find myself seeking the opinions of others to help in my decision making rather than just being obedient to what I feel God wants me to do. Although it is important/necessary to seek advice from wise sources when making huge decisions or in tough situations, we must remember that at the end of the day we are living to please God and God alone.

Sometimes, you just know with all your heart that a certain route/opportunity is in God's plan for you. In saying that, I'm learning not to rely on the perspective of others when making choices in my life. I'm beginning to become less receptive to what everyone else wants me to do and rather carry out what I feel is God's best option for me.

So, I encourage you to do the same. Be strong and firm in the decisions you make. Do not be swayed or deterred in the choices that you feel are part of God's divine plan for you. Consider the point of view of other's in times of uncertainty, but always go with what you feel is best for you. Seek God, follow your heart, and blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.

xoxo
Taylor