There's this quote on the back of my journal and the more I think about it, the more it drives me a little nuts.
"At every crossroad, follow your dream. It is courageous to let your heart lead the way."
I mean, that's a nice thought and everything. It sounds great, right? But the more I've learned about who God is, the more I realize that it's a total crock. I've lived that way for much of my life and all it's done is lead me on a path that's not always God's will for my life. I know that God is ultimately in control and that He will always get me back to where I'm supposed to be, but when I let my heart lead the way I often find myself two steps back rather than one step ahead.
I think the part of the quote that bothers me the most is the second half, that it's "courageous to let your heart lead the way." The heart is a liar. If you're not in line with God's will and you're making decisions based on "it just feels right." That's ultimately how I made the decision to go to Drake 10 years ago, and I will never regret that decision, but there are others that followed that I can see now how my life would have been different if I had sought more counsel and truly been in the will of God. I could spend my whole life dwelling over the "if onlies" though and never move forward. So now, I learn from my mistakes and stupid decisions and instead of "following my heart" when I come to a crossroad, I must approach things more carefully, seeking wisdom from the One who knows the plan for my life.
AMEN
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