Guidance

It was during the summer of 1974, That three states came beckoning me. One state pointed North; the other East. The third state was directing me South. One was 95 miles away; one was 790 miles; And the last one beckoning me was 608 miles. I paced the floor and prayed for divine guidance. I considered the closest one, but still said, "no". To the farthest one, I quickly said, "Thanks, but no". Although I was not like Jonah because to me, God never said, "Go". However, looking back, I must confess that, Even in prayer, I was closed-minded about a big Eastern state. Although I said "No" to the Northern state, I later had serious second thoughts regarding that Northern state. And I must also confess that I never reconsidered the Eastern state. In my personal experience, and as I understand Christianity and the workings of The Holy Spirit; Even With divine guidance, the human spirit is still involved. And in the case of one imperfect like myself, going South was a real venture in faith. I said yes to the Southern state that beckoned me, and God was well pleased. 091823PS