I'm nearly done with school and I want to do a study abroad program. But, how do I know what path really is right for me?
July 01 , 2008
posted by McKenzie, 17
That's one of the challenges of life, Mckenzie. Here's what I know for sure. I don't know what path is always right for me, but GOD ALWAYS KNOWS. He just expects us to think it through first.
You probably are very familiar with this great counsel in the Doctrine & Covenants: "You have supposed that I would give it [the answer] unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me. But, behold...you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it shall be right I will cause your bosom to burn within you; therefore you shall feel that it is right." (D&C 9:7-8)
I love how clear the Lord's instruction is! And there's your answer:
Study it out. I am the queen of "pros & cons" lists. Make one for your study abroad option. Look at all the aspects of going vrs. staying home for the summer. Weigh it out in your mind. Spend time really thinking about it. Then, and this is the hard part, make a decision. Just make a decision.
Ask Him. Once you've made the decision, take that decision to your Father in prayer. Talk to Him about it. REALLY talk to Him. Let Him know what you've decided and why and ask Him to let you know if it's right.
Stop & listen. Don't expect an answer immediately (though it might come that fast), but pay attention to how you feel. One thing I know for sure, Mckenzie...when we are living right and doing our best, God will NOT let us do something that is not right. He gives us our agency to choose, and so we have to think it through for ourselves. But, He'll let you know if your decision is right. He will.
Let me know what you decide...and what He confirms!
Rebecca Talley said...
August 18, 2008

