Life Plan Devotion #3 [confusion]

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Life Plan Devotion #3 [confusion]

     Are you confused about anything? The word confusion is defined as "a state of disorder, upheaval, tumult, chaos; lack of clearness; perplexity, bewilderment." Confusion can cloud your judgment and cause you to fail to move forward in your life.
     Confusion causes you to say, "I don't know what to do." What is your greatest area of confusion? Perhaps your area of confusion is your finances, your career, your relationships, your spirituality, or how to balance life, in general. Any area where you feel overwhelmed, where you don't know where to begin, is an area of confusion.
     While "God is not the author of confusion" (I Corinthians 14:33), He can "work it out for good" (Romans 8:28). God can use your state of confusion to nudge you to listen more closely for His voice of direction; to encourage you to pay attention to your past missteps, so you don't repeat them; or give you the opportunity to experience His "peace that passes all understanding" (Philippians 4:7), as you muddle through the mire of confusion to a state of clarity.

James 1:5
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he[/she] should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him[/her]."

What this has to do with weight loss:  The weight-loss journey can be full of confusion:  the decision to have weight-loss surgery, how to afford it, whether or not to tell friends and family, and, last but not least, how to eat/exercise/live post-surgery. Add to those things the magnification of any pre-surgery relationship issues, and you've got confusion! The Lord desires that you come to Him for wisdom and clarity. Partner with Him, and, in time, out of your confusion will come wisdom, clarity, and purpose.

Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, I admit that I lack wisdom in the area of ___________. I ask You, 'who give generously to all, without finding fault,' to fill me with wisdom. Thank You for reminding me that I am not alone in any of life's quandaries and that Your light will clear up any confusion, as I turn to You for help. Help me to hear Your voice, Your wisdom, and Your truth. I pray in the Name of Jesus. Amen."

Go forth today, in wisdom and clarity!

Blessings,
Mary