It seems that at all moments of life, we need to seek guidance from time to time. When we are children, we look to parents and other adults who are significant to us. As we grow, we look to peers, colleagues ... all along, people of faith learn that it is possible to look to our faith to gain the wisdom that we need.
Evidence of this truth is found in a passage taken from the first Book of Kings (1 Kings 19:11-16). Elijah came to the mountain of God ... to a cave where he took shelter (1 Kings 19:9). There, he encountered the Lord and said: I have been most zealous for the Lord ... but the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant ... I alone am left, and they seek to take my life (1 Kings 19:14). If Elijah had expected the Lord to change his mind and send him off to another destination, he may have been disappointed because the answer to his prayer was: Go back, take the road back to the desert near Damascus ... (1 Kings 19:15).
Like Elijah, we too must always remember to go in search of the Lord when we are in need of guidance. Even if he does not answer our prayer right away, we can remain persistent in our expectations, for he will never turn his back on us. Instead, he will always listen to our prayers and will offer guidance. Then it is up to us to follow his advice.
Have a great day.
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