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A Question about freewill
Jackie Lee:
I plan to reads Ray's paper again on freewill.
I wanted to ask if where we live the type of Job's we have the number of children we have or will have the husband or wife we marry is this God's will our just our choices?
I am a bit confused on freewill so anything you have to offer will be a great help.
Thanks Jackie
PS... I do plan to read that again tonight, some things just seem to go past me.
Kat:
Hi Jackie Lee,
These are the scripture that show me that God has worked everything to be as it is.
Eph 1:11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
2Co 5:18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
Pro 16:9 A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
I believe that God has directed my steps that have lead me through this life. I may have made choices, but they were all by His design so things would go exacty as they did.
Hope this helps.
mercy, peace, and love
Kat
Jackie Lee:
Thanks Kat that really helps me, I have been feeling so guilty because of leaving the area my mother lives in.
I was trying to help her but everything I did just seemed to backfire.
My sister lives there thank God.
I liked it in the South that is where I was born and raised.
My husband and I both just wasn't sure what to do things seemed so wrong to be there even though it was pleasant for the most part.
Now I am 400 miles away and I still feel guilty.
She is old now and I feel like such a failure not being there for her, even though I call almost daily.
I just need to get over the guilt of not being there but at this time there is no choice but to be here.
It does make me feel better knowing I am where I am suppossed to be.
I appreciate your answer. :)
skydreamers:
Hi Jackie Lee,
I can sympathize with your feelings of guilt. Until I came to understand God's sovereignty in all things, I felt guilty over many things, and I had many regrets. Now I see that all things are necessary in his plan whether we understand them or not. And believe me most of the time I DON'T understand what God is doing through me, at least not until long after.
A counterpart to the scripture Kat included is this one:
Proverbs 20:24 ESV
24 A man's steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
Indeed, how can man understand his way!!! It's a mystery. It's still bind boggling to me that the Lord uses our evil intents and behavior for good:
Genesis 50:20 ESV
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
Perhaps you might consider that you being away from your mom is the best possible scenario for both of you. This may be the catalyst for much growth for both of you. Either way, God is working out His will for you and your mom in your lives. Even if it feels like you have done the "wrong" thing, I believe it has its most necessary purpose. Besides, your heart shows forth the concern you have for your mom and in wanting the best for her.
You wouldn't be 400 miles away if God wasn't "directing your steps".
Peace,
Diana
Jackie Lee:
Diana thank you so much your reply was an affirmation to me.
Last night when I was trying to figure out why so many blunders, this me thinking was one of the worst... leaving my poor old mom alone.
Anyway thoughts kept pouring in my head, God was showing me if I had stayed it would have ruined a relationship not only between my mother and me but also my sister.
I have always felt guilt with things and he is relieving me of guilt.
I am sure it won't leave overnight but it is better today and anticipating with the power of God it will just be a memory soon.
Once again I want to thank you and Kat for being an instrument of God to fix me....lol :D
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