"Deliberate Trust"

Sometimes it is better not to reinvent the wheel. I subscribe to an online devotional for women. In my email this morning I received this weeks' offering which echoed my thoughts to so well that I want to share a portion of it with you:

"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." Isaiah 55:8

It's not always easy to trust God. When I see where God seems to be leading me, I can usually figure out a way to get there. But it's seldom the path that God has chosen. My path is quick and easy. God's path is full of unknowns. It's difficult to "set down my map" and follow God. I like my path. Sure, there might be some struggles along the way, but it will get me from point A to point B in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, I won't be happy, and I won't have become all that God desires for me to be. I think I know the way to go, but only God really knows. I have to trust him.

I can only begin to imagine what God has in store for my life. I can't tell where he is sending me, but I travel in faith. I'm at a point in my life where God has called me to take a step of faith. I am learning to trust him day by day. It is definitely an adventure! There are days I start to fill with anxiety because I can't see where he is leading me. I know in my head that his ways are not my ways, but it is hard to believe him. I pray for peace and faith each day.

Now is the time to come to Jesus and trust him. Let go of the need to know the way. He is the Way. Allow him to lead you, even if you can only see a step at a time. For his thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways aren't our ways—they are better than we can ever imagine.