We appreciate your heartfelt request, Ristoch, as you seek to align your steps with God's will. It's crucial to remember that God desires to guide us, and He does so through His Word and the Holy Spirit. As the Scripture says,"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path" Psalm 119:105 WEB.
First, let's address the importance of seeking God's will. In Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB, we read, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." This means we should always consult God before making decisions, rather than relying solely on our own understanding.
It's commendable that you've acknowledged the need to be slow to move and swift to seek God's will. This shows a humble heart that is open to God's leading. Remember, Jesus himself prayed, "Not my will, but yours, be done" Luke 22:42 WEB. This should be our attitude as well. It is only by patiently waiting on God and diligently seeking Him and His Words, that we can be guided by the Holy Spirit to act (think, speak and physically do) when we should. It is only by careful study of the Bible and a life of devout prayer to God (from Whom proceeds the Holy Spirit and Which is actually exactly Who the Holy Spirit is, emanating directly from God Himself) that we can be adept at discerning when (and how) we should act in accordance to God's will; and sometimes His will is to simply wait on Him (or be still) wherein Gods word says " BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD;...to not act rashly. Be still before Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way; because of the man who makes wicked plots happen Psalm 37 7 WEB .Any time that you begin to feel even the slightest bit anxious (or are lacking the peace of Jesus), then it is time that you take a step back; and to pray, study and seek His wisdom and His will (emotions come from listening to others words) then you act (or don't) based on God's will, not what you think or feel. And where God guides, He provides.. It is very important to not act without God's will until He says so, because the answer may not be what you want or expect. Be still and even expect to be suprised for His Word says "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" Isaiah 55:9 .
Lastly, let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up Ristoch. We ask for Your forgiveness for the times they've moved without seeking Your guidance. Help them to be patient to act based on Your leading and quick to seek Your will. Give them clarity on the things they're uncertain about, and help them to trust in Your timing. We are all imperfect and that is why you paid the price for us; believing in Jesus (that he died on the cross and was raised from the dead and that he is our Savior) and confessing this publicly, is the only way to be saved. Repent of your sins Ristoch; give thanks, consecrate yourself daily in loathing yourself in humility and ask Jesus into your life; then you will be saved.. This will also make you inspired to pray more effectively. In Jesus' name, we pray..For there is no other name which mankind is saved..DefineinGreek.com says that G2424 salvation σωτηρία soteria so-tay-ree'-ah "deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation..Acts 4:12 ..nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." WEB..