Life throws curve balls. Sometimes it plays tricks and, needless to say, we face many trials in this life. With all the “zigging” and “zagging” it is sometimes hard to know which way to go, who to depend on and where to look for guidance. Following are some truths that each of us should consider as we navigate the rough waters and rocky roads:
LOOK TO YAHWEH AND TRUST HIS GUIDANCE.
- He created you and knows you intimately.
Isa 43:1 But now thus saith YHWH that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel,
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
- He promises you wisdom and guidance.
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of Elohim, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:
and he will shew you things to come.
- He is pleased with your faith in Him and will answer your prayers.
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to Elohim must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mat 17:20 And Yahshua said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Mat 21:21 Yahshua answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
1Pe 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Yahshua the Messiah:
DO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU ARE IN THE WILL OF YAHWEH.
- Does it line up with Torah and the rest of the scriptures?
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of Elohim, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
- Seek wise human counsel.
Pro 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Jas 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you and confirm or deny your plans.
1Ki 19:12 And after the earthquake a fire; but YHWH was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Psa 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psa 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
- Be honest with yourself. Is it wise, is it scriptural, is it in your best interest and the best interest of others? Do you have righteous motives?
Pro 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but YHWH weigheth the spirits.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Psa 26:2 Examine me, O YHWH, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
1Co 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
2Co 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Yahshua the Messiah is in you, except ye be reprobates?
Jas 3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR GOALS, DREAMS AND PASSIONS.
- Pray, Listen, Believe.
1Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Deu 4:1 Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which YHWH Elohim of your fathers giveth you.
Deu_7:12 Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that YHWH thy Elohim shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
Mar 9:23 Yahshua said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
- Plan and Prepare.
Pro 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Pro 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from YHWH.
Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto YHWH, and thy thoughts shall be established.
- Wait for Confirmation.
Ecc 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Rom 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
- Fly with Confidence.
Num 23:19 Elohim is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
1Sa 15:29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
2Ti 1:7 For Elohim hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Isa 58:11 And YHWH shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
Psalm 13:1-6
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O YHWH? forever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O YHWH my EL: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto YHWH, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
By: Gayle Bonato
