JanBeek

Fate?

Fate or free will?
Destiny or our own decision-making?
Can we have both?

I want to believe in both!
Does the Bible teach us that God has numbered our days?

What does the Bible say about numbered days?

• “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending,” saith the Lord, “which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” ( Revelation 1:8)
  
  On the Bible app, it then tells us, “In conclusion, the fact that God has numbered our days should serve as a reminder of His provision and care for us.”

Is that what you conclude?
Does that scripture
say God numbers our days?
Does God really know
on the day that we are born
how many days we will live ?

Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom. Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

This scripture seems to tell us that WE need to number our days! And we need to treasure each one and live in wisdom. Making wise decisions!! What does that say about FATE?

Another translation of Psalm 90:12

• “Since his days are determined, and the number of his months is with you, and you have appointed his limits that he cannot pass…”
  
  This one seems to mean that the number of our days are already determined.

If you believe in Destiny,
then it seems to me
you would think you have no control
over what happens in your life.

I can’t go with that theory.
I do believe God gave us free will.
Maybe that means we can deny our destiny.

What do you believe?

I am free to live
With the choices that I make
Lord, give me wisdom

Amen

Love,
JanBeek
(and Owen)