I was raised in a God fearing household, believe in salvation and formed our marriage on that bond and raise my kids to have prayers, morals, Bible stories etc… but my reliance on God is sad. I’m of the “fix it yourself no one’s here to help” mentality. I’m at a crossroad professionally where I continue down a good path or pick something similar but unfamiliar that may potentially be better later. How do you approach God with a plead for guidance (I know it’s a simple answer) but feel like a hypocrite since you’re not really great at maintaining your own personal relationship with Him.
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James 1:5-6: If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Romans 8:1- there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. I could go on. Your salvation is not based on your works or your perfection. It is solely based on Jesus' accomplished work on the Cross. Otherwise, grace wouldn't be grace. He loves you like you love your kids only more. They don't have to do a thing to be loved and cherished by you. If you've fallen short and recognize it, today is a new day. Go forward. Phil 3:1-Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead... Ahead of you is an important decision. Jer 29:11 reminds us that he has good plans for us which means, as James 1:5 also indicates, that He desires to let you in on it. Spend some time with Him each day. You could read from your Bible, do a daily devotional, listen to a doctrinally sound teacher, listen to praise and worship music as some examples. Prayer and thanksgiving. One of the primary ways that God speaks to me is through His Word. Confirmation of what He is saying can also come through some surprising ways sometimes. Remember, He loves you. If you're reaching for Him, He's excited, I think--kind of like when your grown children call you if that's not already their habit or even if it is. If you strive to keep your promises as a parent and you're made in His image, surely, He will keep His. You can trust that even if your feelings don't always align. Sometimes, I have to simply choose to believe His promises regardless of my emotions. The dust always settles and clears. He has always proven Himself faithful to me. God bless you! I'll be praying for you
Great response and testimony
Thank you