Trust Your Journey

Stay patient and trust your journey. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I cannot believe it is December 1st already. Where did the year go? Lately, I have been struggling with my son’s behavior problems at home/school, transitioning back to full-time work, and dealing with grief due to the holidays, birthdays, etc. I thought it would be nice to hold myself accountable by writing a blog encouraging my spirit.

ORDER MY STEPS

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. (Psalm 37:23)

God, please order my steps on today! Give me direction. Guide my mind (thoughts), body (movement) and spirit (soul) each day. Open my spiritual eyes so that I can see the plans you have for me. Open my heart so that I can forgive those who have hurt me in the past. God allow me to trust you and to trust my journey.

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Moreover, when we pray for God’s guidance and for discernment through the Holy Spirit, we can be rest assured that God will provide wisdom to his children.

Here’s some spiritual ways to help you prepare for God’s guidance:

• Cleansing – It is important to examine our own lives. What in my life will hinder me from seeing or receiving God’s guidance?

• Surrendering – You have to surrender your will to God and you must bring your will under submission to His.

• Asking – Understand that you can ask anything according to God’s will and he hears your request(s).

• Meditating on God’s Word – God often times use His word to reveal things to His children.

• Believing – Have faith in God and believe that God will answer your prayer. Then, give you the necessary guidance to make it through your situation.

• Waiting – Be patient and remember that it is not our timing, but God’s timing.

• Receiving – God has our best interest at heart so always be prayerful and listen for His response.

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STEPS FOR YOU TO FOLLOW

For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. (Psalm 48:14)

Despite what I may be going through right now, I know that God always have my best interest at heart as He order my steps from day to day. Now, we know as long as we live, troubles will come. Instead of sinking in the sand, let’s prepare ourselves instead.

Here’s some steps for you to follow the next time you face a challenge in life:

• Step 1 – Spend time in a quiet place where you can be alone with no distractions.

• Step 2 – Light a candle to set the mood.

• Step 3 – Quiet yourself before God for a few minutes and then thank God for being present with you.

• Step 4 – Then, thank God for blessings in your life. This practice builds confidence that no matter what challenges you face in life, there are still blessings to celebrate.

• Step 5 – Now, make your request known to God. State your challenge and what you need.

• Step 6 – Ask God how you can honor Him in this situation. Pause. Be still and see what comes to you.

• Step 7 – Don’t try to process the thoughts. Just write them down and reflect on them later.

As you can see, we have to make our requests known to God and build our relationship with Him. As we read and study God’s Word we are reminded of God’s guidance throughout our lives. God is our Heavenly Father and God is our Shepherd who leads us daily.

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POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS

Positive affirmations make you smile and feel good about yourself. Even if you don’t believe the words today, keep reciting them while looking in a mirror. Before long, you will be more confident and begin to feel ever word in your spirit. After all, making time every day to recite positive affirmations is good for your soul.

Here’s a few positive affirmations to help you stay focused throughout your journey:

• I am worthy and I love myself.

• I am in love with myself and my body.

• I am proud of myself and I choose to be happy.

• My possibilities are endless.

• I will not worry about things I cannot control.

• I will release my negative thoughts and feelings.

• My thoughts become my reality.

• I can leave my worries behind me.

• I am grateful for life and all it has to offer.

• I am becoming more confident every day.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

If you meditate on God’s promises and picture them in your life, you won’t settle for anything less than God’s best. – Leon Fontaine

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Ready, set, write!

• Write a letter to God thanking Him for ordering your steps.

• Have you ever felt forsaken by God? If so, write about it and reflect on it.

• When have you felt you deserved something you wanted and couldn’t get it?

• The area where I need to put more trust in God is ___________________.

• One lesson I learned from scripture this week is _____________________.

• An act of obedience God is prompting me to take is __________________.

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

Let’s talk. God is always ready to listen, to guide, to direct, to protect, and to love His children. How can God order your steps on today? Do you find time to sit in your quiet place to listen for God’s direction and guidance? Do you pray to God often and wait patiently to receive God’s response? Share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!