YES. Yes I am an advocate for doing what makes you happy and acting in the way that you want. I believe that the things that make you happy and the desires you have are the things that you're supposed to pursue; they're the aspects that will bring a satisfied, enjoyed life. That's the advice I live by and that I always give out. You all know this.
See but what happens when what you want isn't what's best? What happens when what you thought was best for you isn't what our Heavenly Father has in store for you? This is the part where I get incredibly confused and frustrated. Now if you really really think about this concept, it's so hard to accept. How is it that something I want so badly and have worked so hard for, isn't what is best and isn't what I'm supposed to pursue? I don't understand.
But see I think I've finally figured out how to deal with this conflicting issue that has engulfed my mind for the whole past flippin semester. Did it take 4 months to finally realize it?
Maybe...but goodness to say, I've finally figured it out.
Lets all shout hallelujah.
It's all about shifting your desires, changing your perspective and deciding what you want more.
I always thought I knew how to trust in the Lord; that I had it down and it wasn't something I struggled with. But nope!! hahaha these last couple months have shown me just how much I fight His will sometimes. When we consider trusting in the Lord, there are some basic facts that we need to understand:
1. He has a plan for us.
2. He wants the best for us.
3. He knows what is best for each of us.
4. His plan is shaped to give us the absolute best.
Knowing that, we can begin to alter our own desires to match His. Because when we realize that we ultimately want what's best for ourselves, we are in line with His individually shaped plan for us. Here's the key and what took me 4 months to figure out:
~You've got to want what's best for yourself MORE THAN what you want at this small moment.~
You have to want it more than your dream job that the other applicant got, more than that boy you wanted to date but chose someone else, more than a humanitarian trip to Africa but you had to stay home because of money, more than believing you need to listen to the culture and go on a mission, more than anything else or any other conflict that presents itself in life. What is meant for you will be yours, so learn to let go.
You have got to trust in Him.
It's a simple request - "trust in Him and He will deliver us"...
Nahum 1:7
7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in Him.
2 Samuel 22:31
31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried; He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.
Psalms 62:8
8 Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Mosiah 7:33
33 But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in Him, and serve Him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, He will, according to His own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage.
