No matter what season we are in the Lord calls us to be faithful. Whether we see the big picture or are trusting the Lord in each step we should be "faithful where are feet are." The Lord calls us to be faithful. I have learned over the years to be faithful in each season and transition. Even when I am not in my dream location, job, community—the Lord has been faithful to provide opportunities that make my passions come alive. He is SO FAITHFUL! & loves to give good gifts to His kids. I remember last spring being so conflicted with the fact that I was graduating and preparing for the future but also trying to be present in the moments at Liberty. It was hard balancing being present and preparing for the future. I am not sure where this phrase came from, but I have used it to get me through-- “be faithful where your feet are”. To me, this means that during the time I was currently in VA I must be faithful to what the Lord was calling me there. Even though the future is coming soon, I had to continue to seek the Lord and His will in Virginia. Fast forward to this summer as I made the transition home not knowing where I would be after that, I had to be faithful in CT. I decided to get involved in a women’s ministry in my church even though I did not know what the future held. I invested in my community and relationships not knowing how long I would have with those I loved. Soon after, I visited Virginia again to see if this was where the Lord was calling me in the next chapter. Now, my “feet” were in Virginia and I did not want to squander that time. I met with friends and was intentional with people. Flew back home and my “feet” are now in CT where I needed to reside and be faithful before the Lord calls me back to Virginia. Fast forward again and I am here in VA, getting plugged in. The Lord has made it evident that this is where he has called me to be for this season. By providing a job, an apartment (that was not even listed on Zillow), a great church family and friends. I am beyond blessed and am called to be faithful in this season. I know the Lord has great plans ahead that will require big faith and courage, but I know that time is not now. So I will not sulk in the “what if”, “what will be” but I will rest in my King and actively wait by being be part of His will here. I went to a women’s event at my church yesterday and we were talking about actively waiting. Actively waiting is the posture of living a life surrendered to the Lord and being faithful in His work all around you. It is not “waiting” for that next step but rather being obedient to what He has called you in this season. So my encouragement to you is that in whatever season you are in… “be faithful where your feet are”! Where does the Lord have you right now? What He has called you to do? Who has He called you to invest in? How are you able to use your spiritual gifts in your community? It is not easy being in a place where you may not want to be, but that does not mean we can be idle in our faith. The Lord calls us to sanctification which is the constant process of being sharpened, pruned and molded to be more like Jesus. Our life is full of seasons and transitions that help us grow! The Lord has giving me glimpses of my dreams that overwhelm my heart with gladness and joy. I am resting in His promises that one day those glimpses with come to fruition and become reality. However, I am not there yet and will not grow weary. Instead, I will be “faithful where my feet are” and learn so that I can be better prepared for the future plans the Lord has for me. And I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 Here is an encouraging song --- Yes & Amen---- Housefires
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