Tonight, I had a wonderful two hour long conversation with a friend of mine. We only thought we'd be talking for a few more minutes, since it was somewhat late and we both just got of our night class, but somehow it ended up being over two hours. And even though I didn't get as much homework done as I thought I was going to, this conversation was well worth it. We talked about THE most random things some things that have such little significance to everyday life (there were definitely some laughs, which I'm thankful for as it's been a crazy first couple of days). We also talked about some bigger and more relevant things in life. One thing stuck out to me from this conversation.... And it encouraged me tonight because it was a reminder of what I need to be doing, especially in the midst of confusion that I'm currently in...
She was telling me a story about her dad. It was a simple story, but essentially it had to do with prayer and the importance of asking the right question. I think so often I try to get an answer I want out of God by asking a question that is solely motivated for selfish reasons. I forget that I sometimes need to ask God the right question, that's asked with Him and His blessings in mind, not myself and what I selfishly desire.... The answer I get in return may or may not be what I ever thought it would be or it might not be what I presently desire, but because I'm open to His Will, I have faith that it's for the best.
In this season of my life, I think I'm realizing that I have been asking God the wrong question, and therefore I haven't received an answer right away... Instead, I need to ask a different question, and it's the right one. In the moment, I know I might be put into an uncomfortable position... but once again, in the long run, it'll be worth it. :) I trust in that fact... But now, I just need the wisdom to be able to discern what He's telling me and the courage to actually submit to His Will.
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