All of us are looking for guidance. No matter how hard you try to “hold it all together”, you are inevitably going to look for some advice, direction or guidelines. It’s the nature of living in a world that existed before we did. We have to find out how to “fit” in the fabric of life.
And understanding where we belong is only the beginning. All of us have an inherent desire to be extraordinary and significant. But we need context for confidence and substance for significance. And even once those two elements are enabling you to advance and thrive in life, there will also be the nagging questions – “Am I doing alright? Am I doing the right thing?” – that will require external substantiation.
A person being an island is, therefore, probably the most unhealthy metaphor one could look for. You need external influence in order to thrive. Just like our bodies need food, water, oxygen, and warmth to survive, our souls need affection, knowledge, opinion, and wisdom. And our spirit needs faith, revelation, and encounter with the supernatural.
One of the most amazing things that I have learnt about God is that He is an all-seeing counsellor. He is that person that sees every part of your history and your destiny. He knows the state you are in physically – when you last ate, how much sleep you’re getting. He knows the nuances of your soul – what you long for the most, what you can’t understand, what makes you laugh the most, and your deepest hurts.
The problem is, many people see God just as a regulator of everything around us. People blame Him for tragedies and hard situations, not realising that He has chosen to work through people. Instead of finding God outside of the context of yourself, you will find Him when you look inwards. You cannot know God without taking yourself – your needs, your desires and your convictions – into account.
Knowing God – having a revelation of faith beyond the tangible or cognitive – is what steers your soul, which in turn steers your physical choices. The most important thing to me, out of every part of my life, is knowing God. He directs my thoughts and can change my emotions. He fulfils my deepest longings and encourages me. He provides for me every month, enabling me to thrive through the jobs I have. He sets me up with amazing relationships, and orchestrates the best stories for me to live out and recount.
God is the best counsellor. The greatest source of wisdom and help. And he works through permeation – from the inside out. From the personal to the temporal.
If you want to know what God would do with your existence, it starts by knowing Him. If you are ready for the most informed opinion of you, click on the link below and find out how God can work with you.