Our Path

One morning on my run it hit me that we all have a path and

we have to stick to the path God has for US.  I can get

derailed very quickly when I try "to do" another's path.

It was such a gentle reminder from God on that morning

that He has my best if I stay on the path He has for me.

I had thought they day that during my run I should not listen to my

podcast and just pray.

 

  That evening I would be talking at the Women's Night of

Advent.  I felt I needed to have my head space clear

and I believe God impressed upon my heart that I needed

to not have any other "voices" in my ear.  Well I decided

that I wanted to listen to my podcast the following morning.

As I begin to listen to a particular woman speak, immediately

 the voices in my head started to make me question the

impact of what I would be sharing and that this woman

was speaking from a much better place- more powerful

and she was better equipped to be sharing.

 

My own path was fading as I began to compare.

Then it hit me.  The obedience that God was asking me to

follow was for my benefit.  He was showing kindness.

It was not a punishment (to not listen to the podcast) it was for me. 

 He wanted me to hear His voice above all others and He knows my

propensity.  He was trying to protect me.  I was stopped

in such a good way.  God knows my tendencies for insecurities and on the

 morning of a night that I am sharing about Him, He knew what I needed.

 

So even in our disobedience he tenderly still loves us by revealing truth 

 for us.  I have to walk my own path, and listen.  It is "His kindness that

leads to repentance."  Thank you Lord.

On this day our morning was feeling a bit blotchy...

messy.  Hoping for a more promising afternoon.

We get these kind of days. 

Then we have these moments, where I come out

and he is working! Delight to my soul, truly!