WHAT’S NEXT?

The infamous question “What’s Next?” is one that I normally avoid asking because in most cases I fear what the “next” thing will be. This is especially the case when things are going crazy in my life and I fear that what will follow will be even worse than what I previously faced. But I must be honest that sometimes that same fear appears even when the question “What’s Next?” relates to my walk with God. Not that I fear that something bad is going to happen, but it’s more a fear of "not knowing" or not being able to do what He requires of me in that “next” phase of my journey. For me, this arouses a certain level of anxiety and as a result my stepping into my next level of growth somehow gets put on pause. Thankfully, I am learning that the question “What’s Next?” doesn’t have to be taken in such a negative fashion, in fact it’s one that I am learning to embrace and use on a regular basis. You see as I grow in my relationship with God and he continues to show me things and to trust me more with His assignments, I am learning that “What’s Next?” is not only a good question to ask, but it is one that I believe God wants to hear me say. It shows Him my level of expectation or anticipation for His plan to unfold in my life.

What about you, do you anticipate God moving in your life? Do you desire to move into your next level of growth? Perhaps you are like me a bit fearful of the “unknown” or fearful that you will not be able to accomplish the things He has for you to do. I am sure that there are many that have those same feelings, but I believe the enemy uses that as a weapon to keep us from pursuing our God given destiny. We have to draw a line in the sand and say no more! It’s time to shake off that fear and allow God to give you and me too the divine strength to forge ahead!

I have decided that no longer will I be fearful of the next phase or the next level in my life. No longer will I be satisfied with the status quo in the spiritual realm. I want more of Him! I know that there is a destiny planned for me and I desire to walk in it. I am after the things He has for me. I say to God today, “What’s Next?”  and I challenge you to do the same.  I believe that we will stand in awe as we watch Him reveal to us something far exceeding the plans we have for our own lives.

We must trust His leading and be obedient!

Be encouraged today!

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But as it is written: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.” I Corinthians 2:9

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11