Very well said! God knows all things, including the decisions that each of us will make every day. He has given us the will to choose from the options which lie before us. He knows where we are going, before we do. Sometimes we choose the wrong path, despite the fact that we pray to Christ for direction. God is Loving, and wants us to choose the path which will lead us to Him. He will keep showing us the way, and keep steering us back on course. It is again, our choice to alter our direction, or to continue going the wrong way. Just tonight, I watched the new release of preview songs for the upcoming movie, "Jonah" (Veggie Tales), with my 6 and 3 year old. One of the songs on the video sings over and over that "God is a god of second chances." I can't tell you how much I have absorbed from watching these videos with my children. They are geared toward very young children, are funny as all get-out, and are filled with Biblical truth that young and old can learn from, and enjoy. I highly recommend these short movies for those of you who are grappling with understanding Christianity. It's all there...beneath a few vegetables...(lol!) (disclaimer...I am not related to, nor am I selling these vegetables for self-profit or gain. I share these vegetables with you, in the sincere hope that you might personally benefit from having a few Veggies in your home and heart.) In His name and for Him.
This thread has brought some excellent responses, and the things we glean enrich us all.
My little grandson (will be 4 in October) loves the veggie tales.
I appreciate what you related about the song that says, "God is a god of second chances!"
How comforting that is ~ ~ ~ !!
(Hello, Jim. I enjoyed your replies, and am glad to see you again.)