Clear As Mud

Clear as Mud

Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. Luke 22:42, NIV

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself, What does God want me to do in this situation? Sometimes it’s a real challenge to see God’s will. Even when you’re walking with Him by reading His Word on a regular basis, by being around other believers and bouncing ideas off of them, by going to God in prayer . . . sometimes it’s just a real challenge.

While I was an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers organization for nine years, I received offers to coach from four other teams. I was trying to decide between completely different areas of the country, different size cities, coaching offense or defense, and working for head coaches with completely different management styles. Two of the teams had just finished playing in the Super Bowl, while the other two were rebuilding.

And nowhere was there any writing in the sky. My wife, Lauren, and I were sorting through our options, trying to figure out where we should go. What did God want from us? Where was He leading?

Sometimes it’s obvious what decision to make and still stay in God’s will. Sometimes it’s more challenging, and you have to prayerfully follow your heart—after all, He’s the one who created you and gave you the passions you have.

In today’s verse, of course, Jesus knew where it all was heading. The plan had been determined long before. Even when we know where God is leading, there are times when we can only do it in His strength, knowing that He is walking with us.

How about you? Where is your challenge today? It may be understanding where He is leading—it may not be clear at all. Or maybe it’s clear, but it’s something that is difficult and makes you uncomfortable—forgiving a friend who has wounded you, taking a step in faith to pursue another career, relocating to another city, or other stressful decisions of life.

Know this: clear or not, the Lord is leading . . . and is with you.

Uncommon Key > What challenging decision do you need to make while following His will today? Pray for His guidance and comfort as you move forward.