I entered the U.S. Air Force when I was 19 years old. 

My brother had already served his 4 year term and I remember him

giving me this advice before I left.  

He said, " Just do whatever your T.I. (technical instructor) tells you to do.  Don't do anything unless it is your T.I. telling you to do it."  His advice really stuck with me and it came in handy very early

during my six weeks of basic training.  

We were lined up in a plain, gray, hall.  There was a metal door with a small, square, glass window that separated our flight of about 40 "girls" from another flight.  I remember feeling uneasy, still trying to make some sense as to what was going on, still wearing my civilian clothes, hearing a lot of yelling, and being thankful that I was staying hidden in the crowded line. 
Thinking back on it now, it sort of reminds me of cows being herded; the commotion, the constant yelling of instructions, and the air of confusion.  

And then the "test" came. 

There was pounding and screaming at the metal door.  Looking thru the glass window, there stood an irate T.I. yelling, that the door was locked and to get it open NOW !  
She proceeded to beat the door with her fists and kick the door with her feet. She was red-faced as she shouted out our demise for not opening that door. 
I don't remember her exact words but knowing how basic training was, I am sure there was some swearing involved. 
I remember standing in line, seeing her face through that window, I was only about 5 people back from that door, and thinking, you are not my T.I., therefore I don't take orders from you, and I can't open that door for you.  I still recall the anxious eyes around me as her threats grew.   Then someone in my line said, "open the door for her." Soon another chimed in and said to open the door. 
I began feeling unsure, doubts creeping in, but I continued to ignore them and stay in line. 
Well, eventually, a girl did leave the line and open that metal door.
She received no thanks for her effort.  I believe that after being singled out, screamed at, and cornered against the hall wall, by the red-faced T.I., that "girl" learned who she was supposed to listen to, even while in the midst of chaotic circumstances.

At times, your walk with God can be a test of your patience and of your trust in Him. 

Maybe you are going thru a tough situation and have prayed for help, but just seem to be getting more confused.  There is so much commotion that it is hard to hear and get clear direction. Everyone else seems to have the answers to your situation.
During those times especially, you need to get quiet before God and get into His word.  Confess any known sin and seek Him earnestly in prayer. Cry out to Him and be open with your Father about your cares and concerns.  Praise Him and thank Him for being an awesome Father.  Listen and wait upon Him. 

Your relationship with God consists not only of asking and receiving. 

Just as I was directed to listen to and obey only my training instructor, so also, you are to recognize and hear your Fathers voice in the crowd and then obey only Him. 

Don't get rushed or hurried when pressure increases and confusion cloaks you. Stand your ground, firm in the knowledge that you are His child and that He is your Father. 
Whatever the outcome, your Father has not left you.   
Learn to be still and to know that He is God.

KMD


Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.
Psalms 37:7. 

                            Be still and know that I am God. 
                            Psalms 46:10