In this chapter, Dr. Stanley tells about how we should follow God's direction. He opens the chapter with an anecdote about a time when he yielded to pressures from those around him instead of waiting on direction from God, as well as the results of that decision.
He talks about stories in the Bible of both men and women who followed God's directions. He also talks about how God has a plan for each person's life and how we can come to know what that plan is and how God can use each of us. He explains that we have limited free will and, therefore, sometimes make the wrong decisions. Dr. Stanley talks about why God allows some things to happen in our lives.
He also explains that there is a difference between the ways and acts of God. Dr. Stanley makes the comment in this chapter, "His ways are surprising at times, and they can be difficult to understand." I can tell you, I have personally experienced this. You may wonder why God would use ways that were surprising, thinking that this would simply confuse people. However, if you experience a surprising turn of events, follow God's direction, you will find as events unfold just how awesome He is, and realize that only God could have orchestrated these events!
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