How Did I Get Here?

A trip like this will come as a surprise to many of you who know me. In some ways, it is to me, but I think this will only be a step on a journey that is still to come. God has been in the process of moving me out of my comfort zone. For me, this is WAY out of my comfort zone, but I am beginning to realize, that although this may be a big step now, in the grand scheme of things, He has even bigger things in mind.

God has been teaching me that if I really want to please Him, it will require faith. In Hebrews 11, the author gives a litany of those who pleased God by trusting Him, and in the midst of this list, he says this, "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him." (11:6) I am realizing that I have become more concerned about pleasing man (including myself) than I am pleasing God. Genuine faith demands action. I cannot tell you that I am unafraid, because I am scared to death. There is so much unknown that will happen. But I can also say, there is a peace that passes all understanding that comes only when you are walking in obedience. I am trusting in the Lord for His provision, and I am excited to see how He is going to work in and through me. He is the one that has brought me to this place, and I am confident that He will lead me on to where He wants me to be.