I’m feeling a little stuck. I want to step out and be brave. Really I do, but there’s something that holds me back.
As I sat enjoying my quiet time and processing this whole wishy-washy feeling of being stuck, I begin to read other’s words to help jolt me out of the rut. I read and read, one book to another, when all the sudden like a bolt of lightening words begin to mold together into a precious word for my soul.
The words spoke volumes and kicked my spiritual rumpus. If you are stuck too, waiting on adventure, then these paraphrased words of devotions are for you.
There is a new adventure heading your way. You can feel it. Keep this new feeling in adventure realm. I know you, you will try to make a task or job of this to which I call you. It is not a job to be completed, but yet an adventure to have with the Holy one. Seeing your calling as an adventure makes thing go so much smoother. You will see, time will fly by as you step out into uncharted territory in your adventure. Stay on track and make sure it’s God’s track. This adventure is about obedience more than anything. You do not need to know the specifics for this adventure and there does not need to be a check list. Just get going and the adventure will unfold.”
There they were the words converging to knock me over the head “you do not need to know the specifics for this adventure!” Heavens! Seriously!!! I need specifics. I need lists. I need to see what’s up the track and around the bend.
Did you get that? You don’t need the specifics before you step out in an adventure. Just step out into uncharted waters and the adventure will unfold! <—— tweet that.
The challenge for you and I is to quit waiting on the specifics, perfect day, season, pattern, and schedule — we just gotta go!
Oh please tell me, where are you going? Tell me you’ve set out on an adventure with the Holy One and you’re not waiting on tasks or specifics any longer.
Counting those 1000 priceless blessings of life over at A Holy Experience.
282. a burst of colorful fireworks
283. watching an evening sunset with my girls
284. an old movie
285. ending an evening curled up in hubby’s arms
286. mono vision contacts
287. devotions written by Oswald Chambers
288. learning how to turn off lights thanks to Summer of 7
289. scratching off to-do’s on the daily list
290. an encouraging email randomly sent to inspire
291. the smell of coffee
292. written words that inspire and motivate
293. friends that help you get a jumpstart
294. the sun shining off the water
295. boats all lined up in the marina
296. brightly colored houses lined up on the beach
297. any camera to capture a story
298. a military flyby still warms my heart
299. the song “God Bless the USA”
300. the fact that God saw fit to have me born in this country!
Oh I’m on an adventure! It’s scary not knowing the future, just trusting. But there is joy in the journey when I’m not future tripping. And the smell of coffee–almost as good as the taste!
Total agreement here that it’s scary not knowing the future. And you are so speaking my language when there is smell of coffee. The two go hand-in-hand in my books — adventures and coffee!
I just love you. Your words have made such a tremendous impact on my life — you just don’t even know. I truly do search for time to connect! Soon, hopefully, soon :)
Blessings my friend… your passion is contagious!
To hear that my words have impacted others brings smiles, tears of joy, and amazing holy thankfulness! Keep on blessing others girl!
—>HUGS<—
I’m on an adventure! But I have no clue what, exactly it is and right now is a hard time to have faith that things are moving in the right direction. I believe that God is up to something, I love to write, and I wish that I had a better idea as far as how to use that to minister as I think the Lord has for me. Me and my family feel lead to move out to Colorado, we have no plan, or no real idea as to what God might have for us, nor do we currently have the means to do so.
Maybe 6 years ago, I was blown away by something the Lord showed me. I was visiting a friend’s church, and he was playing the drums, as I often did, I got up to join him playing congas. On top of one of the conga skins was written in Spanish “Danny, dios te ha dado un talento por el. Adelante!” It means, “Danny, God has given you a gift for Him. Keep going!” That’s the best way I’m able to translate it into English. Since junior high, I had such a knack for learning language. I see it as more gifting than just something I’m good at, because my ability is a lot greater than it “should” be considering the lack of formal training. I know that God is doing something, and I’m aware that the Lord is moving in my life, but I have no idea what that means, exactly. That phrase has been running through my head intensely this past year, and I believe that he’s moving me in that direction. Good stuff!
Danny – this is good stuff! If God is stirring something within, then He’ll be making the way clear for your steps. I just had some friends here in south Texas feel called to Colorado as well. They up and left – they are there now. Crazy how God works. But the sign He left you on the drums is definitely worth reciting every day — keep going . . .
Can’t wait to read more of this journey — it’s going to be a good one.
Alene! Those words are such a blessing!! I too want to know the details so that I can plan accordingly…I mean, isn’t that the way of the world? Oh right, that’s the way of the world, but I sure do love His plan better! How freeing to know that I don’t need to know the details…Yipee!! Thank you Father God for taking care of all of those details and sailing my ship :) Yes, I am on an adventure and yes, I can feel it…So glad I don’t have to chart the course, just stay the course!! Thanks for another great and encouraging post!
Doris – you are a gift after my soul . . . details, plans, and seeing! But our challenge is to stay the course whether we see or plan it and to follow Him! We can do this . . . oh yes, cuz we are can do girls!!!
I needed this kick in the rumpus to get going on something I have been hanging back on:) Thank you!
Girl – glad to give you a swift kick, but truthfully this post was to give myself a good swift kick in the rumpus! So good to hear from you.
300. Amen!! And so much we need to be doing with that gift alone…A beautiful list, Alene–thanks for sharing!
I have a long way to go girl to get to 1000, but I’ll keep trudging along enjoying all the special gifts of my moments.
Last fall my husband was laid off from his job. He designed and installed sound, lighting, and video systems for large churches and other venues. Then he took a job at the begining of the year doing similar work. But rather than local travel, it turned into national travel. And he traveled almost 100% Mon-Fri and then some weekends. I then handed the baton off and went into work on the weekends, as a nurse. We have 4 small children (our 4th was born just before he took the job). It was hard on all of us. We believed this was God’s gift to us though. We have always wanted for his job to support us (pay the bills and provide our insurance benefits) so that i could stay home. So we held out, for a little while. We made it 4 months. None of us could handle it. So he quit. I changed my hours to fulltime. He is staying home for now. God actually told him the last weeks on the job that he was “retiring”. So now, we trust God on this adventure. It wasn’t what we expected. Me to be the one working. But we can live well off what i make alone. And we are together way more. WAY MORE. And the kids need their daddy. He and I need each other. And we can serve together as a family again rather than just passing the baton. Is this what we are going to do forever? I don’t know. But I know that God is good to walk with us. And now we are considering selling our home in the smallish city we live in and getting land so we can have a small farm of sorts. Oh my… Thank you for your words. We don’t need specifics. We just need to trust in God and work with him. YOU are right…we are on an adventure! I don’t really like the unknown. But the unknown isn’t unknown to my God. So thank you for giving me courage and a good reminder of where I need to be.
Oh Rebecca – you bless my soul! What an incredible testimony that specifics aren’t needed for the journey. We just need to do the next right thing and God will provide. I’m thankful your family has more time together now. That is priceless! What a gift you have to be able to provide for your family. I can see God moving in all kinds of ways through your story. Thanks for sharing.