S)"11 So Lot chose for himself all the valley of the Jordan, and Lot journeyed eastward. Thus they separated from each other. 12 Abram settled in the land of Canaan, while Lot settled in the cities of the valley, and moved his tents as far as Sodom. 13 Now the men of Sodom were wicked exceedingly and sinners against the LORD."
Genesis 13:11-13 (NASB)
O) Before today, I don't think I ever noticed that Abram had given Lot a choice of where to go. Shortly after this, God tells Abram that everywhere, north, south, west, and east will be for him and his descendants. So, it wasn't that Lot was choosing out a place that would belong to him. He wasn't staking a claim for his posterity. He was simply choosing where he was going to live. Still, such a simple choice had deep implications. In the end, Lot had to be rescued. Twice.
A) The family and I are moving next summer. We're not buying a house (immediately), we're simply choosing where to live. The implications can still be quite deep and the effects, far-reaching. It was especially important to Kristin and me to pray a lot, even fasting at length, to be sure we were getting this decision right. Sometimes God has us go through trials, so I can't even say that Lot made the "wrong" choice. What I do know, though, is that if we're following God's will, and we face trials, it will still be better than the alternative (life in our own will, facing trials). I'll continue to seek God's direction, especially as the move gets closer and closer, but I'll also accept the fact that God may have trials coming our way. I'll trust that He knows what He's doing with them.
P) Father, continue to direct my steps Lord. As I lead my family, it is especially important that You are leading me. That will ensure that You are also leading them. Holy Spirit, continue to speak the will of the Father to me. Alert me when I am facing trials and difficulties according to the will of the Father, so I can more easily trust and anticipate the ending. Help me to continue seeking my destiny according to Your will, God. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
P) Father, continue to direct my steps Lord. As I lead my family, it is especially important that You are leading me. That will ensure that You are also leading them. Holy Spirit, continue to speak the will of the Father to me. Alert me when I am facing trials and difficulties according to the will of the Father, so I can more easily trust and anticipate the ending. Help me to continue seeking my destiny according to Your will, God. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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