I woke up at 4 a.m. questioning a decision I’d made. I’d told the designer who’d drawn out a closet plan we wanted to work with her. In my sleep, I had second thoughts.
“Lord, I’m too tired to figure this out. I don’t know if we made the right decision.” With that prayer, an Old Testament passage came to mind.
If a young woman makes a vow…and her father hears of the vow or pledge and does not object to it, then all her vows and pledges will stand. But if her father refuses to let her fulfill the vow or pledge on the day he hears of it, then all her vows and pledges will become invalid. …because her father would not let her fulfill them” (Numbers 30:3-5 NLT).
Relief flooded me. I didn’t have to figure it out. Like a good father, my Abba would protect me. “Father, you heard our words. If we jumped too soon, please rescue us. I’m giving this to You.”
I didn’t have to figure it out. Like a good father, my Abba would protect me. #RechargeWednesday @DebbieWWilson Click To TweetI asked the designer to wait while we did more research. She understood. In the end, we chose a different option that saved us money. Once I let go of bearing the burden of making the perfect decision and trusted my Father to lead me, I enjoyed the adventure.
The Role of Faith
I know I’m saved “by grace through faith,” but sometimes I forget I’m to live by faith (Romans 1:17). God wants me to include Him in every aspect of life. Jesus modeled this. He relied completely on His Father (John 14:10). Jesus wants us to walk with Him the same way (John 15:4-5).
Living by faith protects us from regret, pleases God, and satisfies us (Hebrews 11:6; John 15:11). Our heavenly Father longs to show up in the mundane tasks of life. When we lean on Him in every area, life becomes an awesome journey.
I find robust faith requires a knowledge of the Word and a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.
Robust faith requires a knowledge of the Word and a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. @DebbieWWilson #TrustingGod Click To TweetThe Word
The Bible says our minds are either shaped by the world or transformed by the Word. Without renewing our minds, we can’t recognize our Father’s good will for our lives.
- “Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants—what is good, pleasing, and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 GW).
. - Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17 NIV).
The Spirit
The Father sent His Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us (John 14:17).
- “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves” (Galatians 5:16 NLT).
. - But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23 NLT).
Maybe your earthly father is no longer here or wasn’t reliable. As we approach Father’s Day you can celebrate your heavenly Father. If you know Jesus, you have a heavenly Father who loves you deeply and covers your back.
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26 NIV)
What wakes you up in the middle of the night? Are you learning to rest in the security a good father provides?
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Debbie, it was so wise of you to delay that decision and to trust God with it. I need to remember more often that I can just hand things over to God when my brain is overwhelmed.
Michele, it is such a relief and joy when we do remember to trust Him. Sometimes I need that engraved on my palm!
Thank you for these reflections of a good Father, Debbie. Sometimes I too question a decision. How comforting to know we can place it in the hands of our heavenly Father and rest in Him. And I like how you said we know we are saved by faith but sometimes we forget to live by faith. So true!
Karen, how easy it is to slip into trusting ourselves instead of living by faith. He is a good Father.
So very grateful for His goodness and faithfulness. He is a good, good Father. Thanks for the lovely reminder. 8)
He certainly is, Debra. Blessings to you.
Such a great read on our best Father. laurensparks.net
Our best Father indeed! Thanks, Lauren.
How blessed we are to be children of a God like ours. I’m so grateful that he always has my back!
Me too, Lisa!
Oh, I didn’t know that verse, it is good to know he approves of us even if our fathers aren’t there for us.
Rebecca, He loves you with a perfect love! Blessings to you!