Stop Playing Hit or Miss with God

Stop playing hit or miss with the Lord. You know exactly what I am talking about—those moments when you are unsure about what to do, but you step out anyway. Whether it is a decision about your family, marriage, children, job, or ministry, you just say, “Well, God, let it be your will.” You think, “Either it’ll work out, or it won’t,” and you jump in hoping for the best. Beloved, that is not the life God has chosen for you.

Let me tell you about something that happened to me when I was a teenager. My birthday was coming up, and I really wanted an 18-speed bike. I did not know how to ride a bike, but I thought it looked cool. I figured if I got one, maybe I would learn. I did not have any friends or family to teach me, but I wanted the bike anyway. And sure enough, I received the bike for my birthday.

I remember the first—and only—time I took it out. I lived on a street that ran into a main road. Adjacent to us was a hill that led directly to the entrance of our apartment complex. I got on the bike, even though I did not know how to ride, and said, “Well, God, if it is your will, I will ride right into our complex. Or this will be the last thing I do.” It was a foolish thing to say and do. But by the grace of God, there was no traffic—though there was always traffic on that road. After I got home safely, I stored the bike—permanently.

Why would I do something like that? I was living recklessly, hiding behind religious talk. How often do you do that? You step into situations, hoping God will save you, rescue you, even though He has already given you everything you need to guide you—His Word. It is full of wisdom. It is full of promises. If you align with His wisdom and those promises, declare them, pray in agreement, walk in them, you will know God’s will in every situation.

People often say, “I don’t know what God wants me to do.” And it is true—some situations are so specific that there is no direct scripture for them. But even so, every answer you need is in His Word. If you are reading the Word, obeying it, and allowing His Spirit to guide you, He will give you answers. They might not be what you expect or even what you want—but He will answer.

For example, maybe you are wondering if you should reconcile with someone who hurt you. The Bible does not say, “Christine, do this.” But it does say: do not be yoked with unbelievers. (2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not speak unholy words. (Ephesians 4:29) Do not hold unforgiveness in your heart—because if you do, God will not forgive you, and He will not hear your prayers. (Matthew 6:14-15) (Psalm 66:18) That is direction. That is clarity. God is speaking—you are just not always listening.

Sometimes it is not that God is not answering. You are just playing hit or miss, instead of digging into His Word, praying, being honest about where you are, and seeking Him with a sincere heart. If you do that, He will lead and guide you.

You live in a world that is changing every day. Someone recently asked me, “Why is life as a Christian so hard?” Well, Matthew 24 tells us: the days will grow more evil. The love of many will grow cold—not just outside the church, but inside it too. You are living in a spiritually dangerous time.

That is why all these years of being in God’s presence—hearing sermons, being refined, having your perspectives challenged—matter. If you have refused that refining, no wonder you are confused. Allow the Holy Spirit to work in you and through you. You need His refining fire to burn within you.

You do not have to play hit or miss. You can know God’s will. The real question is: Are you willing to obey? Are you open? Are you willing to align yourself with Him?

It is easy to say yes. It is harder to do it. But if you lean on Him, recognize your weakness, and ask for His grace—His grace that is more than sufficient—He will show up. His strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). That is why He tells us not to lean on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5-6) When He says “lean,” He means more than just hearing His words. He means depend on Him—fully, daily, in every action, with every breath.

When you do that—when you acknowledge Him in everything—you begin to see breakthrough, healing, and unexpected miracles. But more importantly, you start walking in true alignment with His will.

Let me say this as I close: a life in Christ is not about money, comfort, or getting your prayers answered. It is about obedience. If you want to reign with Him, you must also suffer with Him. Paul said, “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.” (Philippians 3:10) The apostles did not live comfortable lives. They were on assignment—with a message to deliver at all costs.

It was not about their gifts or their anointing. It was about fulfilling the will of the Father. And when you start viewing your life from that same lens, then you begin truly walking with God.

Beloved, this life is not about comfort. It is about devotion. It is about obedience. It is about compassion and love. When you are rooted in Christ—when you love Him even when no one else does—then you can love others, even when they are unlovable. That is the process. That is the transformation.

You do not have to live in a hit-or-miss cycle anymore. You can be rooted and grounded in Christ (Ephesians 3:17). You can know the will of the Father when you take your relationship with Him seriously, go deeper, and surrender.

Yield. Surrender. Be broken before Him.

You do not have to guess anymore. You can know.

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