Matthew Perry, the Friends sitcom star, died from a drug overdose after years of struggling with depression and substance abuse. For those looking from the outside, all they saw was a fantastic actor who enjoyed success and fame. Why did it end so tragically? In an interview, he shared a prayer he once prayed – “Please, God, make me famous. You can do anything you want to me; just make me famous. Three weeks later, I got ‘Friends’”. Wow. Answered prayer., But, he added, “and God did not forget about the second part.” He soon realised this wasn’t the life he wanted, and drugs and depression became his way of trying to escape. We must be careful what we pray for; we might just get it! It is only God, in his eternal wisdom and perspective, who knows the best path for us through life. “The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” (Psalms 32:8). Rather than demanding what we don’t understand, let us trust God to be our guide. Let his will prevail. May this be your prayer today, “Lord, guide me along the best pathway for my life. Watch over me. Amen”. Open Bible – http://bit.ly/Psa32v8
