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Jeff:
Proverbs 3:6  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I've been thinking about this verse for about 6 months now.

My life is littered with sin - 50+ years worth.  I know I'm forgiven.  I know I'm saved.  Just as you do, I know, that I don't have free will.

Is it Scriptural to think that my life could have taken no other path bringing me to where I am right now? If we're obedient, God directs our paths.  Is it Scriptural to believe that if we aren't obedient then we may be wandering aimlessly?

Jeff

indianabob:
Hi Jeff,

Maybe it's a matter of timing in our life long relationship with God.

To acknowledge God in our lives is to realize that we need God!
When we try to be good or try to overcome our sinful ways, we often go it alone.
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It is when we realize that we CANNOT go it alone and that we need to pray every day for much needed help from the spirit of God working within us that we truly ACKNOWLEDGE God in our lives.
AND this realization comes in spurts and dabs as we live out our lives.
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It is so easy to relax during the good times and just coast along as if we were SELF sufficient, accepting that we sin and just tolerating it.
That is not good. We need to run the race every day, striving to overcome and putting our trust in God for the strength and ability to grow in grace and knowledge.

Life with God doesn't have to be all problems, but it should be a challenge.... ;D

Indiana Bob

Dave in Tenn:
...Acknowledge Him in ALL your ways...

AwesomeSavior:
Jeff:

Using the whole counsel of God, consider this verse as well: "A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps" (Proverbs 16:9)

Yes, it is Scriptural to think that our lives could have taken no other path, because God is Sovereign. Whether a person is obedient or not, the Lord is still directing everyone's steps. If we aren't obedient, then we are wandering aimlessly in a spiritual and mental state, but the Lord is still directing all of our steps. If we ARE obedient, then we can actually observe how He is working by looking back on our lives, like the Apostle John did in Revelation.

Jeff:

--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on September 27, 2015, 02:00:09 AM ---...Acknowledge Him in ALL your ways...

--- End quote ---

I've always known that God has been in control. 

I'm weary of my sin.  The seemingly endless repetition of sin/repent is maddening.  It's degrading and pathetic.

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