{"id":13390,"date":"2025-10-17T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=13390"},"modified":"2025-10-04T08:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:27:14","slug":"roll-the-dice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/roll-the-dice\/","title":{"rendered":"Roll the Dice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\u201cBlack four,\u201d I said to the roulette table attendant. Only once have I ever thrown the dice; in August of 2016, I placed a bet in honor of my nephew. Cody died two months before his 21st birthday. He had planned a trip to Vegas to celebrate the milestone. We went two years later, doing the things he wanted to do in remembrance of him. I actually won a few bucks on that roll, betting on his birthday. I gave the money to his sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In life, every decision we make rolls the dice. Some choices have obvious outcomes, while others do not. But in every decision, God determines how the dice will fall. Biblically, they cast lots, drawing sticks, stones, or coins to make an impartial decision, divide property, or discern the will of God. The soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothes at His crucifixion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, I find comfort knowing God controls the outcome. Since I know, when the game comes to an end, the Lord wins, I trust His guidance. The Creator knows all things, sees all things, and hears all things. And in Him I trust to make the best decision for me at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not running the world takes a huge load off my shoulders. Foolishly, in days gone by, I thought I controlled the situations and circumstances around me. But I have learned I control nothing but how I respond to any given interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw the dice, go for broke, knowing that God controls how they land. Living for the Savior, in His grace and mercy, will make your path straight as the Lord leads the way, one roll at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journal Question:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How much control do you perceive you have over life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In what ways does knowing God controls the roll of the dice comfort you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In what ways does God\u2019s sovereignty intimidate you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lord, thank You for wanting the best for us. Even if we don\u2019t understand life\u2019s situations, we trust that You do. Please let Your plan for our lives unfold, despite our best efforts to derail them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IJNIP. Amen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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