When we're seeking God's guidance, sometimes we ask for confirmations. Well, at least I know I do. It's one of those things I think, as a human, that when you're inching toward a limb, you want to know that you should walk out onto it before you actually do.
However, sometimes confirmation comes in the form of an ouch. Especially if you've ignored a previous urging that was placed in your spirit. Then not only can confirmations be uncomfortable, so can the promptings to move forward.
I know I have been known to get comfortable in a situation that I knew was only supposed to be temporary. And when that happens it takes a certain level of discomfort to propel me forward. And I do believe that we have seasons in our lives and that things happen the way they do for a reason. But change is part of growth and really just part of life. Change is good. Resisting change and clinging to what we've become familiar with can be detrimental.
But back to confirmation...
Sometimes we ask for confirmation and in our minds what we mean is we want like some awesome thing to happen and that can be our confirmation. Confirmations don't always appear like that - sometimes they hurt. Maybe because it's unexpected? I'm not sure.
Slightly painful or not, I think it is important (once your emotions die down - and make no mistake, that can take some time) to take a deep breath and just say "Okay God. I knew this is what you were telling me and you have confirmed it for me. Thank you."
Just a thought.
-Lisa
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