trusting your 'gut instinct'

This past week or so I've been up in Sydney on a rather unexpected trip up here due to family reasons. While unexpected, I've learned a few very important lessons in a very short period of time. So I thought I'd share some of it with you (even though I'm not sure who 'you' are! lol)

For the last little while, things have been happening in my life that I haven't quite understood. I've continually been praying "Lord, I trust in You with all of my heart, and lean not on my own understanding, but in all my ways acknowledge You, knowing You will make my paths straight (prov 3:4)" I'm constantly reminded that God has a much bigger perspective of my life than I do. Our human perspective is so unbelievably limited. God sees the bigger picture of our lives... pictures that include other people, other things etc, things that we don't understand.

I'm so glad that I can absolutely trust the Maker and Creator of the universe with my life. It's not always easy to trust Him... sometimes I want to take things into my own hands, but I know that Gods way is the best way, and it's a way that will bring glory to His name.. That's what I want!

I have also (re) learnt the value of the 'gut instinct'. I can't explain why in full detail, but the end story is the gut instinct is good. And when you've made a decision based on that gut instinct, there's a great sense of relief.. Gee its good. Sometimes i wonder if that gut instinct is God trying to speak to us?..

So the end result.. I'm heading back to Melbourne on Tuesday night. After seeking out God, I'm trusting my gut instinct.. I'm trusting God.. knowing He has plans for me. Plans not to harm me, but to give me hope and a future.

For Him Alone
Ness :-)