When God Changes Your Path

Have you ever prayed about something and just knew God was leading a certain way? Isn’t it great when we know exactly what God wants? There’s such peace and contentment in the center of His will. I’ve been there.

But what about when he stirs the nest and shakes things up? When the next step of His plan comes and things change? Most of us don’t like change. More often than not, this next step takes us out of our comfort zone. All of our human fears and “what if’s” come into play, don’t they? It’s a natural response.

What we choose to do with those fears is a big deal. We can choose to live in them and  let them be our justifications for not following God to the next step. Staying in our comfort zone is easy. But oh the blessings we will miss! 

It’s not always easy. But we must trust the Lord. He knows what He is doing. His plans are far greater than anything we could imagine. I don’t know about you, but I truly love watching Him work, lead, and provide, all while using imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will. Is there really anything greater? 

God is currently shaking things up in my life. I have a dozen concerns and questions and my comfort zone is being left behind. God began leading and giving me a burden months ago. I just didn’t know how it would all play out. He didn’t reveal all the details at once. Once I got more information and counsel, more details were revealed and my human/mama concerns came in full force. I’ll admit, I knew He was leading, but I was surprised and nervous about exactly where He was leading. It wasn’t what I thought. I have peace, but I also have reservations. I truly believe peace and reservations can coexist. This isn’t doubt or a lack of faith. 

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”  ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬. This verse became very real to me during this time. I had a prayer time, or three, of just casting my cares on Him. It’s okay to say “God, I trust You, I want to surrender and follow Your leading. But, I have these concerns.” And just lay them out there. God cares about the details! He cares about the little things! And He wants to give you peace! 

So, after all of that, in my devotions, God gave me Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Wow. How Good is our God?! All of my fears and concerns answered with a reminder of His ability and provision! 

Friend, I am here to just remind and encourage you to just simply trust Him. Follow His leading. He will not lead you astray. 

With Hope in His Service

Heather