I find myself standing in front of paths. Like, three different paths. The time is approaching for me to start walking down one.
I just don't know which one.
Two paths are safer. One is scary, but holds amazing potential. I keep asking myself, "Does God always call us to the scary path? Sometimes, yes. But always? Like, this time?" Just don't know. I know God has called His followers to many an adventure, to things that required Him to come through. He's called ME to some things that have rocked my world and demonstrated His ability to move mountains. Is this one of these times? Or is it a still-risky-yet-safer path that's meant for me in this particular instance?
I wish I knew.
Because honestly, the "scary" stuff on the "scary" path does not scare me nearly as much as not being where God wants me.
I do not want to run down a road not meant for me. Nor do I want to shrink back in fear and miss the path on which He intends to show Himself faithful. I am far less concerned about how the risky path will work out than I am about missing what God wants me to do.
I wish God would just spell it out for me, but I don't know that I'll look up into the sky and see the answer written in the clouds. I'm just praying. A lot. I'm seeking wisdom in the Word, but am still unclear how it translates to this decision. I doubt my pastor will say from the stage tomorrow, "Hey Thea--pick path #3." But I trust the LORD will speak. I love Him so much. He knows my heart. He will make clear the way for me in whatever way He chooses.
Thank You, Almighty God, for the comfort I find in this:
I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. And you shall seek (baqash * ask, beg, consult, inquire, plead, pursue, search out) me and find (matsa * discover, find, locate) me when you shall search for (darash * question, search carefully, consult, inquire of) me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
* Have you ever wished God would spell it out for you?
Thank you for your message to me, and for asking me to guest post.
ReplyDeletei want to be able to say yes...but.
i have no idea how i feel about anything right now. it's chaos here physically, and my thoughts, questions, hopes, fears, are everywhere and nowhere.
i wish God would be clear. these words you wrote speak to what i have been thinking lately.
"I do not want to run down a road not meant for me. Nor do I want to shrink back in fear and miss the path on which He intends to show Himself faithful. I am far less concerned about how the risky path will work out than I am about missing what God wants me to do."
these are the words i keep praying (from a sara groves song) "i don't doubt Your Sovereignty, i doubt my own ability to hear what You're saying and to do the right thing. LORD, i desperately want to do the right thing."
i'm hoping the wanting to be obedient is enough, even if i'm clueless.
Hi! I found you on your Stuff Christians Like link. I love your blog...so much so that I am actually a new follower. I decided to comment on this post because I love Jeremiah 29:11 and have spent much of my life wondering WHAT exactly God had for me. Best Wishes...and I can't wait to keep up with your journey through your blog.
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