Proverbs 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths."
As I look around the landscape of my life these days, I can recall many a good pal who is standing on the threshold of a new season. Many are trusting God and standing in the midst of a ton of uncertainty while doing so....perhaps many of you can relate as well...
I suppose I can relate to so many of them because God has been moving in some of the very same ways within my own life...Back in April of this year, I finally yielded to following God in the call that He has on my life to encourage and affirm the faith of other women by serving Him in speaking ministry....as God has lovingly (and firmly) clarified His call on my life, He has given me what I like to term as a few "Guidelines of Encouragement"
I feel led to share them here in the hope that those of you who find yourself on the "cliff of faith" waiting to take the next step with God; will use them to encourage your own hearts as well....(Please know that God has shared these with me over the course of many months so they're not written in any order of importance per say...just in the order as to which God has brought them to my heart/attention....)
1. Remember God: Always be mindful of the God you represent... (Exodus 19: 16-19)
2. Remember Obedience: God called Abraham to follow Him to the land that He would give him...Just as the particulars of Abraham's calling were God's responsibility, the same is true for us...Abraham had only to be obedient and available to God and God took care of the rest....the same is true for us as our part is to simply be obedient to God and exercise faith and trust in Him....
3. Remember God's Word: Meditate on and keep your heart full of God's Word...the benefits are endless and obvious...
4. Remember Courage: Be strong, courageous and do not fear. (Joshua 1:9) (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. Remember to be Congruous: Be mindful that people are watching and are heavily influenced by what they see in your life...Seek God and ask His help in bringing and maintaining harmony and balance between your private and public persona...
6. Remember Servanthood: Be prepared to stay the course with God...a servant doesn't give up because others bulk and criticize....rely on His faithfulness to strengthen you...
7. Remember your back story: No one but you and God know how God has prepared you throughout your life to take this next step with Him....trust that He has lovingly orchestrated every circumstance of your life for the work that he has in front of you today....know that His equipping is with you and will follow you....
Friends, we may be standing on the threshold of different seasons and callings...some may appear extremely difficult, while others may seem filled with excitement.... most are probably a combination of the 2... nevertheless, the main truth is....the God we serve is the same and His promises apply to each of us....Once He's given you clarity and confirmation, follow Him in the next step and know that I pray rich blessings upon you as you accept His invitation to the greatest adventure of your life!!!
