Sunday, November 13, 2011

Every Journey Begins with a Single Step

 
Have you ever felt frozen—not sure what to do next? I am living there this week. There’s plenty I could be doing if only I knew where to begin. Just recently back from my Communicator’s conference I have lots to process. I am working on a promotional packet that I will have ready to send out to prospective event planners. I will book a photo session, finish my “one sheet” with my ministry information and I need to edit my video so it’s ready to be included. The reason I am feeling frozen is that I want to get it right—yes, perfectionism is a taskmaster.

So, what do you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of the options? First, PRAY. Easier said than done, I know. If you’re like me you want to just jump in and get-er-done. Even if that means skipping over the most important thing; what does God want portrayed in all of this? He already knows the details because Scripture says *He has prepared good works for me to do beforehand. He has made me and equipped me to accomplish things that will have kingdom impact but I need to be still and listen for His promptings. When I slow down and talk with Him and listen, the next step will become clear.
I have a plaque on my desk that says: Every Journey Begins With A Single Step
A single step is all He’s asking. Honestly it is probably the hardest one to take because it takes faith to overcome the fear and anxiety that wants to keep us cemented to the floor. Once you put your feet in motion the pathway will begin to open and you will sense the power of the Spirit leading you forward.
Isaiah 30:21: says, “Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left.” And, He promises to go with us—each step of the way.
So, when you’re faced with decisions or tasks that knock the wind out of you, remember that His promises are trustworthy. He has called, equipped, and readied you to take that first step of faith. Whittier said, “The steps of faith fall on the seeming void and find the rock beneath” and that rock is Jesus Christ!
What’s your next step? I would love to hear about it and give praise to the One who reaches out His hand to steady your walk. 

Jeanne

*Ephesians 2:10


13 comments:

  1. Praising Him for the next step and for the Comforter's power to raise my foot to go forward.

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  2. Jeanne, You did a beautiful job with this first step you took. I love your honesty. It helps us all to identify with you and gives us more faith to step out and step up to the next thing God asks of us.
    love,
    Gleda

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  3. Amen, Vonda. Like a gentle Papa, He is there...

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  4. It is like when the Lord told the Israelites to pace out the land, but they didn't walk the whole thing...so they didn't obtain the whole blessing.

    Keep me moving, Lord!

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  5. Thank you, Glenda. The prose may be a bit clumsy, but I expressed what I felt.Oh how I miss our time at the lake!

    Hugs,
    Jeanne

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  6. Jeanne, wanting to get it right is sometimes such a struggling point for me when trying to release control to Him. I continually have to give up wanting to see more of the pathway and where the steps are leading so I can apply the one step in front of me today. Love you!

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  7. Thank you for your post. I'm excited for you as you get your "one sheet" ready, and I'd like to hear more about your video. God is showing me the "next step," and I'm realizing His next step is better than any I could take on my own. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  8. Jeanette, I knew we were kindred spirits!! Praying for you as we both go through this learning phase of letting go of the reigns so He can reign.

    Hugs,
    Jeanne

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  9. Katy,

    I am excited to hear about your next step too. What are you teaching now? Praying for you as you watch His plans unfold.

    Hugs,
    Jeanne

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  10. Jeanne, thank you for your prayers. I am writing a leader's guide for my book, and preparing to teach a new series at church next year on courage. Based on the blog posts this fall. Hope God leads you to just the right study for your women's group. Take care!

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  11. Great post, Jeanne. Sometimes we freeze at the thought of not knowing our destination when all He is asking is for us to trust Him and move forward in faith...one step at a time.

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  12. Thanks for your post, Carla.

    I am so thankful that God gave us that example so many times in Scripture so we can know it can be done :)
    Though it is so hard to do sometimes--

    Praying for you as you walk with Him,
    Jeanne

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