Big decisions can be tough. Big decisions can be stressful. Right now, I am in the middle of a huge decision about where I am going to transfer to in the coming spring. God has blessed me with several different options, parents that support me, and friends near almost anywhere I could transfer. The only question left to address is the question where God is leading me. With all these friends in different places it is incredibly hard to stay objective, and every time I feel like I'm leaning towards one way, I begin to second guess myself and just hope that I'm not just doing it for myself and to be with my friends, but because that is where I feel God calling me. Honestly, I feel overwhelmed with all of this. I'm scared.
Yet, as always, I hear the voice of the Lord lifting me up and supporting me. God is great. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not b discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9.
When we face big decisions in our lives, it is important not to stay so focused on where we are being called to the point that we lose sight of WHY we are being called. The words that the Lord spoke to Joshua are true for us as well. He is with us wherever we go. The time will come where I will have to make my decision, and there will be times in all of our lives where we are facing important decisions. My prayer is that all of us can face our decisions with prayer and steadfast faith in Christ, not hesitating in our decisions but simply following His guidance. No matter where you go, God will be with you, using you for His purpose. Focus on why He has called you: to bring the Gospel to all nations. This is a mission that we can accomplish wherever we go, and God commands us to be strong and courageous wherever He leads us and wherever we go. Am I still scared sometimes? Of course, because I'm not perfect. We all fall away at times and get caught up in the storm. But when I return my eyes to Christ, I look at His word and all my fears dissipate. Don't get caught up in the worries of whether or not you are going in the right direction. If you feel God leading you somewhere, go. He will straighten your paths. Remember why He he has called all of us, and minister to those along the way. Be strong and courageous.
"Do not let this Book of Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." Joshua 1:8
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