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Confusion Is Not from God
by Joyce Meyer - posted July 25, 2017
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
—1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV
There is nothing wrong with pondering some things in our hearts, as Mary did when the angel of the Lord told her she would give birth to the promised Messiah (see Luke 2:19). Many times it is while we are pondering or meditating on something that God gives us revelation or understanding. It is one thing to ponder, but another thing to worry.
When we are pondering, in a sense we are praying, “Lord, I don’t know what this means. I don’t really understand it. I need some direction.” However, when we are worrying, we are trying to figure things out on our own, and we often end up confused about what to do. As soon as you become confused, you have stopped pondering and started worrying and reasoning. Seek after peace, not confusion, because God is not the author of confusion.
Power Thought: It is God’s will for me to have peace and not confusion.
From the book the book Power Thoughts Devotional by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2013 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved
"The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out." Prov. 20:5
"Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything." 2 Tim. 2:7
"Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God." 1 Cor 2:12
God does not tell us to put away our understanding, but rather to seek him for understanding. But I think the OP is talking more about turning problems into worry and anxiety. That is when we need to seek God, who is the author of peace.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths." Prov 3:5-6
John 14:1New Life Version (NLV)
14 “Do not let your heart be troubled. You have put your trust in God, put your trust in Me also.
For many, trust is a very important quality. Trust in God is crucial.
But, confusion, disruption, non-trust...these things are not from God.