After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the Lord replied. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the Lord answered. [2 Samuel 2.1]
Once again today, David provides an example of his relationship with God. Perhaps I am making something of nothing, but it sure seems noteworthy to me that David did not ask, "What should I do?" Instead, he had an idea of what he could do (either from his own desire or otherwise) and then posed that question to God ("Is this particular thing what I should do?"). In this case, David kept his questions simple requiring only the simple confirming answers, "yes" and then "Hebron."
I have no doubt that a person in perfect relationship with God could open-endedly ask Him, "What should I do?" and get as detailed an answer as necessary. However, from David's example, it seems like God has no problem with us having thoughts and desires of our own as long as we first run it by Him for simple confirmation and/or according adjustment.
The timing of this thought (today and yesterday) born of my OYCB reading is impeccable to my own life and situation. I have recently felt paralyzed to make a directional decision because I sincerely want to do what God wants me to do. The problem lies in the fact that I seem to be getting no direction from God! If I am reading and understanding the Bible correctly, David's example to me is to make a decision myself as to what I would like to do (or think I should do under the circumstances) and then poll God for his approval (or otherwise) and then be sure to act accordingly.
Father, I want to please You! I am certain my directional paralysis is not pleasing to You so please give me the grace to make a decision and present it to You!
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