Years ago I knew for sure didnt want to get into the family business of milking cows. I felt that is where God didnt want me. The tables of turned now I do feel thats where I am suppose to be. I have had many things like this happen to me. I was sure of myself then turns out I was wrong. I struggle greatly what does God want for me. Who should I date, what job should I do, should I move, etc.
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I rather have a bad day in the woods then a good day at work
Years ago I knew for sure didnt want to get into the family business of milking cows. I felt that is where God didnt want me. The tables of turned now I do feel thats where I am suppose to be. I have had many things like this happen to me. I was sure of myself then turns out I was wrong. I struggle greatly what does God want for me. Who should I date, what job should I do, should I move, etc.
I don't have a very eloquent way to say this, but I will try and I am not trying tostep on toes. If you feel like God is telling you to get into milking cows than you should but just know that He never said it would be easy. If it's what you feel He wants then it will work out for His glory so some things may not happen the way you want them to. As far as dating goes make a list of qualities she has to have and some things that you know you can't live with. For instance my husband and I don't believe in divorce unless there is adultery involved.We don't believe in remarriage except when the person was not a christian when they were married the first time. That is our conviction, I am sure you have yours. As long as she fits your list and is a true christian then God will give you His blessing. Making Godly decisions is difficult but if you search the bible and find out what it says, and if it isn't something clearly in the bible than is it going to glorify God. We are not always going to make the right decision so we need to learnfrom our experiences, and through others also. I hope this helped and you don't feel like I am putting you down, I guess I just needed to have you ask yourself if you are sticking it outwhen you need to.
deerhunter, I will add my feelings on this. For years I was going to be a NFL center, or Guard. Everyone knew it. I was big, fast and strong and everyone in my area knew I was going to Play NFL ball. I got a full ride to college and All was great. I went to school, got red shirted my first semester, ( which is common in div.1 schools) everything was going as expected. Then on Christmas break While I was home the delivery boy for my parents pizza shop called off and my mom asked me to work. I thought it was great, i could use the money so I did it. I started work at 5 and had a few deliveries. Then at 6:05 GOD stepped into my Life. I was struck by a Drunk driver shattering four vetabre in my spine. To make a long story short, My football carrier ended at that intersection of Anchor alley and 8th ave. Well Needless to say I was mad[:@]. I lost my scholarship and was told to be happy if i walk again. When rehab was complete and I was walkingh good again, I took that anger and went to the police academy so I could possibly stop this kind of thing from happening to anyone in the future. I graduated top of my class. Got a Job in my Home town and on a traffic stop one night I met my future wife. Here I am 17 years removed form that terrible night, and my wife and I are expecting our first child times two. Ya thats right twins on the way. So My opinion is this, pay attention to GOD he is telling you something, don't make him pull the smack down on you that he did on me to wake me up. Good luck and in GOD'S great name I will pray for you.
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Wow nightmare68 I am sorry to hear what had happen to you. That must have been pretty hard thing to deal with. what god gives us when he does can be very confusing. It was way back inmiddle school that I made my mind of not milking cows. within the past few months my heart has changed. i was so sure of myself that god was speaking to me back in middle school. like now i have tried a few different jobs hated each one. mainly because wasnt on the farm. when i am there working i dont even really feel like I am working. i love it to death i have great passion. everything just seems to click understand everything. i am always asking dad questions about different things which i guess that be a passion thing. yes every job has it ups and downs. i be working about 24/7 hardly any time away from the farm. i almost think its worth it. now there are some days i can put in 12 hour days and dont even think about it. i work weekend, christmas, thanksgiving, easter, 4th of july etc.i dont really mind it.
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Wow nightmare68 I am sorry to hear what had happen to you. That must have been pretty hard thing to deal with. what god gives us when he does can be very confusing. It was way back inmiddle school that I made my mind of not milking cows. within the past few months my heart has changed. i was so sure of myself that god was speaking to me back in middle school. like now i have tried a few different jobs hated each one. mainly because wasnt on the farm. when i am there working i dont even really feel like I am working. i love it to death i have great passion. everything just seems to click understand everything. i am always asking dad questions about different things which i guess that be a passion thing. yes every job has it ups and downs. i be working about 24/7 hardly any time away from the farm. i almost think its worth it. now there are some days i can put in 12 hour days and dont even think about it. i work weekend, christmas, thanksgiving, easter, 4th of july etc.i dont really mind it.
I think that God has given you that passion and zeal to be on the farm, since you were pretty young at the time my guess would be that you didn't know who you were and wanted to explore your options. Thank the Lord that He gave you cruddy jobs so that you chose the right path.
God will help lead you down the paths that you should go. For instance, I did not plan to marry and did not want to when younger, especially after surviving my parents marriage. Now I am happily married with a 2 yr old daughter and a second child on the way in October. I am very happy that God brought my wife and I together, and gave us our daughter.
I used to try to get life "figured out". I wanted to get things in a row so life would go smoothly and I could relax and enjoy the ride. But things seem to have a way of changing.
Then I went on a canoe trip down a wilderness river. Sometimes the river wa smooth and the weather fine and the birds sang and the fish bit our hooks and life was good. Sometimes the river was fast and rough and the wind came up and the sky was grey. Around each corner was something new. And I realized that life is like that.
Enjoy the good times and paddle through the rough spots and let your faith be your life jacket.
i thought figured life out
