I am continuously faced with decisions that have to be made. As a mother, I have to make a lot of decisions on a daily basis. As a human, I cannot always tell which decision will have desired results. Wouldn't it be great if there was an instruction manual that came with every baby? It could have a list of punishments so you would know what is appropriate for what crime. It could give guidance on how to know how long a child can go to certain places with which people for what things and whether adult supervision is necessary.
Well, there isn't such a manual. The Bible has some great instruction such as not provoking your children to anger, but for the everyday decisions you are basically on your own. I have found great comfort in handing my sons over to God. After all, can I protect them every minute of every day? No! Can God? Yes!
I continuously pray for wisdom. Then I know that the decisions I make are the best ones possible and I have no regrets. The Bible says we just have to ask for wisdom. James 1:5 says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." God is not willing that we carry all burdens alone. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus tells us, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
He will give you rest if you do your part. Your part is to learn of Jesus and take his yoke upon you. What is a yoke? It is a device that hooks two draft animals together so they can both work together. Do you want to continue barging on ahead alone or are you willing to team up with someone that will give you rest in exchange for a light burden? Hmmmm.....
