Uncharted Territory

Sometimes we can go along God’s path for us with great peace and joy. Other days, peace isn’t as easily accomplished. When we are in the middle of something new God is doing in our life it can feel unfamiliar because we haven’t travelled this new path very long.

As we look around for something familiar, we can feel alone, but that is never the case. God is always with us, guiding us along His path to the purpose He called us to do. We just need to stay our course knowing He is in control.

As I had several areas of my life changing, even though I knew I was on the path God set for me. It wasn’t always easy to walk through it because I couldn’t see where it was leading. Doubt started to creep in. I could see all these things as precious gifts He was giving me, but I still had fears about what it meant and all the things that were going to change because of it.

Then I realized I must be on the right track if the enemy was trying to discourage me in all these great things. I can use those pings of doubt to align myself with God’s plan and stay on course. Even when everything around me looks unfamiliar, I know God is with me. He knows the plans He has for me. I just need to keep on listening, obeying and sometimes waiting for my next move. He is my constant companion. He is inside me to guide me. I can hear Him wherever I am. Even if everything around me is alien and unfamiliar. I know it will be great growth.

Don’t give up on your dreams and gifts. God didn’t give up on you so don’t give up on Him. He is constantly working. Just because we can’t see the future and how our gifts will be used for His glory- He can and that is enough. We only need glimpses of the beauty of the path He is taking us on. Stay focused on Him. Do what we know today with what He gives us for today. When it is time to use it or move, He will let you know.

You can experience joy and peace using the gifts He gave you each day and then before you know it one day you will understand how He is using it and you for the bigger plan He has for you.

Sometimes the walk we are in isn’t desirable to the flesh, but it will feed the spirit. Stay on course, listen for His cues and nudges. Pay attention but don’t fear missing them. Trust Him and be confident in what He is doing in you.

Next time you start to doubt what God is doing, thank Him for your gifts in Jesus’ name. Be filled with inner peace and joy that He chose you for such a mission. When our actions are aligned with God’s word, we know we are on the right track if the enemy is trying to stop us. Stay out of the weeds so you can see the beauty of the journey ahead. Don’t forget to look up. Don’t get discouraged if things aren’t turning out like you thought. God has the blueprints and He is always with you.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11-14

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10