When You Walk by Faith

It is amazing what happens to you when you walk by faith. So many times we want to just sit back and take the easy road in life. When we feel safe and secure in one spot, we don't want to go anywhere else, even when God is calling us to take that step of faith and go where He leads. I just went through this very thing. I had been praying and praying about where God wanted me, and He showed me, clear as day, and I was afraid to go. I was afraid of many things: finances, housing, friends, etc. I did not trust God. I asked for His direction, and when He gave it to me, I froze! I let Satan plant seeds of doubt in my head and they just grew and grew. The weeds began to fill every inch of my life. I was smothering to death, not physical death, but spiritual death.

I kept saying "I will go at this time, God, I promise." And when that day would come, I would pretend I wasn't ready, when all it was, was fear holding me back. And then I would say "This time, I promise." And yet, the day would arrive and I would say I am not ready. Excuses made, Satan again won a battle.

You are probably asking yourself right now "How is this a lesson in stepping out in faith if you kept running away from God's will?" Well, let's get to that part and I will tell you the most amazing part!

I think I have mentioned this in a previous post, but I was praying and praying and REALLY praying about what God wanted me to do. I was struggling big time in my spiritual walk and knew something had to change. I FINALLY gave it to God and He definitely opened up a door. And guess what, I was not afraid to walk through it this time. :)

So here is the amazing part and why I wanted to write this specific post: While I was running away from God's will in my life, I was struggling in so many areas in my life. One in particular area was my finances. I was getting a paycheck every week, yet I was in a miserable position. I was down to pennies in my checking account every week. I was depressed and in a place I did not want to be. I never thought I could ever be happy again. Then, guess what? I finally surrendered to God's will and something amazing happened! I have more money now in my account than I have had in a long time and I have been blessed with even more than expected. And I am not working! I am not in the place I was before. I will admit, I have a long way to go to be where I need to be financially, but God is a God of miracles and I know that He will provide every penny I need to be set free from that bondage. I have surrendered that area, a long with all other areas of my life, over to God and His will for my life. I am HAPPY and CONTENT to be where I am right now. I am not going to worry about anything again. It is so amazing what will happen in your life when you surrender and walk by faith. Are you ready to walk by faith and do what God has called you to do? You'll be amazed at what happens when you do!