Daily Journal: 17 March

When I Don’t Know

When I don't know what to do, or what to think, I make some choices based on what I do know and who I know to be the most trust-worthy source for direction.

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of love.

1 John 4:19 (CEV)

We love because God loved us first.

John 15:16 (NLT)

You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of faith.

Romans 8:31 (NLT)

If God is for us, who can ever be against us? 

Romans 8:35 (NLT)

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?

When I don't know, I choose not to give up.

James 1:3-4 (NIV)

you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of trust.

Deuteronomy 32:4 (NASB)

The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and just is He.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of hope.

Colossians 3:15 (AMPC)

And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of reception.

Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

When I don't know, I choose to live in a position of reliance.

Jeremiah 29:11 (CSB)

For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

When I don't know, I choose to live by faith and not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (The Message)

It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going. 

When I know God is for me, and I know He is good, I know I can surrender to His Spirit leading my spirit.