Strange Step.... But I'll Follow

Another 40 day calling.... And an interesting fast. Obedience. Truly my desire. To be obedient. So. I follow.

From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, (Psalms 61:2 NLT)

When Christ said, "Come, follow me," inherent in his invitation to come was the equivalent invitation to leave. The laws of physics tell you that if you try to get one place without leaving another, you're in for a pretty severe stretch. And you can only do the splits so long. ~Beth Moore (Get Out of that Pit devo Day 1)

Am I ready to leave?  Am I truly ready to leave?  My idea of happy ever after keeps me in a sad pit. Am I truly ready to leave that?

I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know. I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness. Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. Please, Lord, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace. Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!” But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The Lord is great!” As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay. (Psalms 40:9-11, 13-17 NLT)

HE will allow who He desires to see His work in my life. The right ones will see the strength He has given me. And they will be drawn not only to me but to Him. And my joy will be full because of it. Not because of some "ever after" I have conjured up. But because of the life He provides for me.

Dear Lord, all I wanna do is what you want me to do. Help me to do that completely. And help the right people see that and comprehend it and celebrate it. Lead me away from where I'm not supposed to be and TO the promised land you have created for me. I take this step 1 in faith. Make my path clear and bless my obedience in order that I might bless others in the way I have been blessed! Thank you and.....
I love you too!
❤jj