Imagine you're standing in the middle of a huge field with hundreds of acres of land as far as your eyes can see. You can see the horizon in every direction: to the west is the ocean; to the east is a beautiful mountain range; to the north is a lush wooded forest; to the south is a beautiful lake shaded by overhanging trees. You turn in a complete circle and there are are many small points on the horizon that catch your eye. You can go to any of those spots. Many of them look interesting. Some don't.
Those points on the horizon represent your choices in life. Which should you choose? If you trust Christ within you, the answer is easy: you choose the place you desire. The only thing you need to be sure of is that you are staying close to God as you choose. Don't act independently of him. Trust him to guide your thoughts. If your mind is at ease, then decide: make a decision!
Are you choosing a point on the horizon that you WANT to go to? Okay, then run! Run there as fast as you can. Run with excitement and joyful anticipation. When you reach the spot you have selected, do you know what you will find?
Jesus standing there.
As you get close to him, you see his arms outstretched toward you. He is laughing with joy. You get close enough to hear his voice. "Come on!" He says. "Run, run! I've been waiting for you to get here! This is EXACTLY where I wanted you to be." You say, "I'm so glad you're here. No matter what this place holds for me, I know that your purpose will be done because you drew me here and you will be with me every moment."
Our faith life can be so much more enjoyable than we sometimes experience it to be. You don't have to agonize your way through making decisions: just relax and trust Jesus who lives in you to lead you. Life isn't a test: the test has already been given, and Jesus passed it with flying colors! Because of that, you can act in faith about God's will, without fear. Make choices in faith knowing that God is guiding your thoughts.
Pray. Decide. Act with confidence that he is faithful. Don't second guess. Stay close to Jesus, and your desires will be his desires. Then, you and your decisions are already in the center of his will.
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