I've learned through my life, and while reading a book by E. Richard G. Scott, that Heavenly Father doesn't want us overly dependant upon Him. If we think of all the gifts and power that he has given and continues to give us, we'll see that He does this, so that we can accomplish what we know needs to get done on our own free will and choice.
There is evidence of this in 1 Nephi 18:1:
"And the Lord did show me from time to time after what manner I should work the timbers of the ship"
Nephi didn't need constant and complete oversight with what he was doing. He needed guidance from time to time.
God guides. I know He does. Sometimes we forget that. I'm certain however that if you'll look back on your life. You'll see some specific instances when He led you and showed you 'from time to time' what you needed to do. Feel free to share those with me and others in the comment section.....
The straight and narrow
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I have definitely had experiences like this. Some of the recent decisions that I have made in my life, I have been able to make because of past experiences and decisions. I am very grateful for the parents that I have been given, because they raised me to be independent and make decisions on my own, very similar in the way that the Lord wants us to be independent. My most recent decision to stay in Provo for the summer was a harder for me, but I know that I could not have made it, had it not been for what has happened to me in the past. The Lord guides and directs our lives. That knowledge is a huge comfort to me, because I know that he is watching over me. Yes, it will not be easy and I will have to do hard things, but they will help me to grow and prepare me for what lies ahead.
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