Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this. Psalm 37:5
A few summers ago, a group of us drove to the beach. We took several cars and, although I’d never
been to that particular beach, I agreed to drive. Things were a little
crazy when we left and, after we got on the road, I realized I hadn’t gotten
written directions, or even the address to plug into my phone.
The car I was following was driven by a close friend, and I knew she could get us there, no problem, but it still made me a little nervous.
I was careful
to keep her car constantly in sight, and stay alert to any signs that she
planned to change direction. I had to rely on her to get me safely to our destination.
While I groused
about not knowing exactly where I was going, it hit me that my life with God was like
that trip. As a believer, I know that my ultimate destination is Heaven, but I
have no idea what path my journey between here and there is going to take. But just like the trip to
the beach, I must follow God closely to stay on the right path. I have to stay
alert, look for His directions and not get separated.
Not easy for a
girl with control issues.
It’s hard for
me in a lot of ways, but especially when it comes to my writing career. When I
started this path, I had a very clear picture of what my life as a writer would
look like. I knew the things I’d be doing, the things I’d concentrate on and
how it would lead me to success.
Make that my
version of success.
The plans made
perfect sense. They were reasonable and attainable. I was so certain about
where I was headed, I even ran ahead of God. And I learned it does us no good
to get ahead of God, only He knows the correct path for each of us. Because very
little of what I had planned has happened.
I have become a full time writer, but my
path has been very different from what I’d imagined and infinitely
better!
I discovered early on that my God is a BIG God
and He has plans to bless us beyond anything we could hope or imagine.
What about you—are you following or trying to anticipate what comes next? Take a deep breath and relax. God's got this.
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The answer, both simple and complex, "I will follow." God's blessings in your life Ms. Edie.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Follow God. His way is always best. Take a deep breath and relax. Yes. :-)
ReplyDeleteGod has blessed me in so many ways. All I can do is follow Him where He leads me.
ReplyDeleteA good reminder to us all of who's in charge and of His infinite wisdom and goodness!Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBut when following God, remember He's the grownup. When you come to a crossroads, make the best choice you can and TRUST Him that it's correct. It's so easy to beat yourself up second guessing yourself.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was a novelist. But the first thing I've published is a short story. I still can't believe how much satisfaction I derived from writing it and a second one. Following God's lead in my writing brings a happiness and satisfaction beyond words to describe it.
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