Confusion

In almost every day, circumstances arise which are puzzling to us.  They may be related to work, to family, to news, or even to understanding our sincere readings, trying to find God's will in our lives through Holy Scripture or the Holy Fathers.  The possibilities for confusion seem endless.  How are we, simple people, to come to an understanding of what to do, where to go, how to proceed so that our actions are in concert with God's will?

Herein lies one of the myriad of reasons for reading and re-reading Scripture, for in doing so we absorb God's word for exactly such purposes.

When confusion arises from whatever source, we can remember such words as, "Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you." (Ps 55:22)  Or, "My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." (Ps 121:2)  Or again, "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." (1John 5:14)

Sustained by such words, we know with certainty the path we must pursue.  

Pray!

Believe that God answers every prayer!

Know that He will never take us in directions counter to what will benefit our salvation!

Then go and do.  He will be near.  And take comfort in His presence, because you have prayed for it, and you do not believe only - you know with certainty that your prayer will be answered.  Perhaps His answer will not coincide with your hope or your original intent, but know with all certainty that where He leads is where we must go, or else we go counter to His divine will.

That is where the world is.  We do not belong to the world.

Follow Him!