All of us have bought products that had to be assembled. Usually they come with instructions, sometimes difficult to decipher. We are prone to discard them and wing it ourselves. Often, we make a mess of the entire project, with pieces and parts left over, unable to figure out where they belong. It can be a daunting task to say the least. Sometimes it may be worth it to pay for the expert assembly offered than deal with the expense to our mental health.
What about another set of instructions, that of our heavenly Father? The Bible is full of instructions from God, not meant to control or enslave or intimidate us, not meant to stress us out, not meant to burden us or confuse us. These instructions are guidelines designed to bless us, to make our lives better. Following them will build us up and strengthen us against the enemy's attacks. God's Word reveals everything we need to build an abundant life.
Not depending on Him to guide and direct our steps has led to the destruction of millions due to the breakdown of the family, anxiety, depression, rampant substance abuse, major health issues, the rise in suicide. God has the antidote for all of this if we will turn back to Him in repentance and ask Him to take control of the mess we've made of our lives.
Unfortunately, the world at large is at war against God and each other. We cannot continue on this course or we will all be destroyed.
As individuals, we need to ask ourselves if we are part of the problem. If doing things our way has not yielded the results we desire, maybe it's time to pick up the instruction manual again and build our lives according to its pattern. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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