Q1 Exams – Reflection paper on CLE Talk
No. 3 on 13 August 2014
“Making
the right decisions and surrendering to our Creator”
In my youth, I’ve been making decisions
affecting various aspects of my life. Most of my decision-making has been done
and is being done with the help of my mother. We both consult Jehovah God
through His written Word, the Holy Bible. What would He think about our
decision? How would He feel about it? These are important questions to consider
in my decision-making because I love Jehovah and I care about how He would feel
about me and my decisions.
Some people think that God doesn’t hear
and answer prayers of humans. But in the Bible, we can read one of His many
titles: (Psalm 65:2) 2 O Hearer of prayer,
to you people of all sorts will come.
Yes, sometimes Jehovah delays His
answers because He knows that your decision-making needs time and patience.
I know this from experience. One time, I
made a decision to serve God more in a certain privilege but I was advised to
have a waiting attitude: (Micah 7:7) But as for me, I will keep on the lookout for
Jehovah. I will show a waiting attitude for the God of my salvation. My God
will hear me.
So I have to let go of the privilege for
the meantime until such time that I would qualify.
The Bible states: (Matthew 22:37)
…‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul
and with your whole mind.’
This is one of the principles that I
keep in mind when making decisions. There are many reasons I love Jehovah:
He is our Creator
and our Provider (Acts 17:28).
He has made
possible the removal of sin and death that we inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12).
He gives hope
that fills us with joy and peace (Romans 15:13), including the heartwarming
resurrection hope (Acts 24:15).
He really cares
for us (Psalms 34:18; 1 Peter 5:6, 7).
He has favored
us with the priceless privilege of serving as His Witness (Isaiah 43:10-12).
In return I can show my love to Jehovah by:
Diligently studying
and applying His Word (Psalms 119:105).
Praying to Him
regularly (Psalms 65:2).
Attending
Christian meetings, assemblies and conventions (Hebrews 10:24, 25).
Zealously sharing
the truth of the “good news” with others (Galatians 2:5).
Showing
appreciation for His arrangement for shepherding His flock (Acts 20:28)
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