There is a greater opportunity however for every man and every woman to continually ask for direction, and that is to ask of the Lord. It’s said that life is a journey and in this journey we need to be getting good direction daily. It’s recorded in Matthew 7:7-8 that Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened”
Everyone experiences times when they are trying to make a decision and in these times we all need wisdom. I find that every day there are opportunities for me to ask of the Lord to make sure that I'm making the best decisions and taking the wisest and not just the shortest path.
Asking for direction is often a humbling experience. Perhaps that is why it's said that men don't ask for directions. Asking God doesn't mean however that we are lost or incompetent or necessarily less sure of our own capabilities. It does mean that God is much more able and also willing to provide help in our time of need.
Humility by the way is something that is actually good to learn and a necessary if we are going to be position to learn and grow. Being humble puts us in a better position to hear from the Lord. Psalm 25:9 says, “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.” The book of James, the half-brother of the Lord writes, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." (James 4:6)
When you feel anxious or are confused, seek direction from the Lord. We do this through prayer. If you don’t get the wisdom or direction you are looking for at the time, keep praying. I have found that in every situation I’ve prayed about, God ultimately provides direction either directly through His Word, a feeling deep inside that I've learned to recognize is from the Lord, or a sudden thought that brings clarity.
Look to God as the one that ultimately provides direction in your life. He is the one that knows the beginning from the end, He is the creator and the sustainer of the Universe. You can trust him with your life.
