“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.”¹
Romans 8:28 ESV¹
Recently I have really started to question which direction to take in my journey. There are so many variables in life and like many of you, the last couple of years have brought hardship, uncertainty and a lot of fear for the future. As many of you know, my marriage ended in 2020 with little to no warning, starting a journey that someday I plan to share here in order to love on the people that are out there struggling in similar situations.
Have you ever been in a position to step back and survey your path through life, wondering what steps to take next?
The Bible tells us that God has a plan for each and every one of us. It has always been my sincerest belief that God put me here to something really big, but the journey I began three years ago has been very different than the one I thought was planned for me.
Seminary was a tough road, but I know that I would not have been able to make it through what happened in my life had it not been for that foundation. Having spent a year reading and studying the Bible turned out to be an important investment in my future even though I thought it was going to lead to full time ministry with my then husband. I had no idea that I would need that strong footing during that season, but I assure you God did, and it makes sense why I felt so drawn to start my classes in the fall of 2018.
While I still do not know what is all ahead of me right now, I find myself in a situation where things are constantly changing. Before 202, I had a life where changes came slowly, with some warning of what may be up ahead, and I was thrown into a world where the sand was constantly shifting under my feet. I can’t say that it has always been easy for me to keep focused on God in these moments, but I know that truth is the only thing that seems to help very much.
The thing I keep holding on to is that God, in His wisdom knew what was coming and prepared me for it, even though I had no idea He did. In that preparation, I have to hold tight to the belief that there is more for me, more goodness to come, more peace and joy in my future, and the He will prepare the way for me in due time.
If you are struggling to come to terms with something that has been difficult for you, keep scripture in your heart, keep holding on to the truth that God has a plan that He wants to fulfill in your future and in your life, and that He will make a way just like He made for the Israelites (Exodus 14), just like He made a way in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3), just like He made a way for Ruth (Ruth 1-4), and just like He has made a way so many other times in Scripture.
He has not forgotten you, child. He has not forsaken you, He loves you and He is hurting for you in this moment. Reach out your hand to your Heavenly Father and follow him on to the destiny He created you for.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned; and the flame shall not consume you.”¹
Isaiah 43:2
“Fear not for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you.”¹
Isaiah 43:5
¹Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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