Most of the time, humans believe in knowing everything about themselves, except to discover at some point in later life that we do not know. We discover it when the godly or sinful nature of trials and tribulations leads us to acceptable or regrettable events.
Some people seek the unknown to fill their lives. Sometimes, when the unknown is not defined, it creates lives filled with unrealistic fallacies, which increases the wrong desire in one’s mind and heart. For instance, we always sought to encounter the perfect human male or female for life marriage, a perfect match to fit forever with our persona.
For some, the beginning always seems like a Cinderella dream, a life acceptable to one’s desire. For others, the beginning could be an unexpected nightmare. The truth is that everyone is looking for perfectionism. An existence life path downgraded to zero challenges with no massive tragedies, no fatal incidents, and no significant worries. In other words, freedom from trials and tribulations.
However, through faith, believing, and the Scriptures, God shows us He is there for us. Our reactions to unreasonable circumstances could lead to dangerous temptations when things are not working according to our needs. Moreover, society puts pressure on individual life expectations. For instance, society questions whether marriage does not happen at the right time. They question whether we live with someone without marrying by law, whether it is by a religious ceremony or a civil one.
Our response to the questioning can be unexpected. Did we know our response would be harsh to the questioning? Do we know if annoyance or an angry attitude will appear? Maybe not if that is not the way people know us. However, when we know God and have a daily relationship with Him, we know better ourselves because our attitude changes to God’s image, to a Christ-like mindset, to show the fruit of the Spirit growing in us.
We know ourselves better when we know God. Therefore, we are more careful to ask God for knowledge in His will and wisdom and understanding (Colossians 1:9-12, James 1:5, and Proverbs 3:5-6. ), which allows us to build an intimate relationship with God, even to learn how to answer each person (Colossians 4:6.), God helps us in all our decisions and purpose for your life. However, we have the liberty to choose, and we can make wrong choices if we are not careful in developing a close relationship with God.
Unfortunately, when we do not consult the Creator of the Universe, our Almighty God, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, many things can be out of place in no time in everything we want to accomplish. We suffered every misunderstanding, every disagreement, every misconception, every misinterpretation. Looking back, we realize that along the way, we had lost numerous magnificent friends and relationships cultivated throughout the years, and worse, we could even lose our close ones.
Indeed, some relationships could be highly dysfunctional. In many other ways, dysfunctional relationships include culture, background, education, language, finances, love, and religion. Consequently, what do we do when everything is going in the wrong direction? How do we get back to the point where everything is under control? Nevertheless, God controls our dysfunctional life. Remember God, trust Him, and He will lead us in everything according to His plans and will for a prosperous and successful life.
Furthermore, we can construct a relationship under a thin string of enormous mistakes. Knowing God’s desire and purpose for our life can change it. In the Bible, Psalms 25:4-5 says,
“Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my Salvation;”
Consequently, consulting God is the first and ultimate option for abundant blessings. We get joy-filled in a unique relationship with Him and through Him. A life of blessings from the Heavenly Father changes any flaming poisonous afflictions, trials, and tribulations. Therefore, knowing ourselves through God is the maximum expression of an exciting and blessed life and experience.
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