There is nothing I want more in my life than to follow Jesus where He leads and serve however He asks me to. No matter where that is, what that looks like, or who I am with. Following Jesus is the only thing that matters at the end of the day. It didn’t take the race to make me realize that my life plan was simply to follow Jesus, but it has highlighted how much peace I have about the future. Every day I am reminded that God truly does go before us in everything. He is so faithful and He will always lead the way. All I have to do is continually seek Him and follow after His heart.
There are so many unknowns in this world no matter what you do. But I am most at peace being in the center of an unknown plan of God and that is where I will strive to stay for the rest of my life. Unknowns in God’s plan are exciting and the most perfect place to be to truly have my faith tested and strengthened. Why would I ever want to play it safe and miss out on a beautiful opportunity to grow?
Two quotes that have been on my heart the past few months:
Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders [and] Uproot me and plant me near Him
Whenever I say these things out loud people say, “Woah that is a big statement, quite the prayer! Do you realize what that means?” But I honestly don’t think these are shocking statements.
I don’t want my faith to ever have a border. I don’t want to only have faith in the small things that fit inside the “normal” box nicely. I don’t want to be in my comfort zone “trusting” God, because is that really trusting Him? Does faith ever really grow if you only follow Him around inside a border you created? How can your faith be tested and stretched if you never go out on the limb where all the fruit is?
I don’t think that asking for trust without borders is a bold prayer. I think it’s a normal prayer that followers of Jesus should pray for. I want to strive to trust Jesus in ALL aspects of my life, in everything I do, in everything I say, in every decision I make. Everything. If my faith has a border, then that means I’m trying to fit God into an area that He is too big for. I refuse to put God in a box where I can’t really see the amazing things He is capable of. He can heal, He can move mountains, He can create divine appointments between two of the most random people on earth – but if I never give Him the chance to show me how big He really is, I’m missing out on so much He has to offer! I want my faith to constantly be pushed to grow, I never want to become stagnant.
I also don’t want my life to be safely planted where I choose. Why would I want to tell God what I think is best for me, when He already knows what is best and is trying to show me that. If I’m somewhere I’m not supposed to be, I want Him to uproot me and plant me where I should be. I don’t really see how this is a bold prayer either. Why would I want to live a life where I was at the center of my own plan and not God’s?
God is good. I know this statement seems so simple and overused, but it’s so true. He is a good good Father. He has our best interest in His heart and loves us so much. I will not settle for anything less than a life fully dedicated to Him with no borders. I want to be stretched in every possible way so that I can continue to grow and see more of Him each day. I want everyone to experience this peaceful freedom that comes over you as soon as you give Him the reigns of your life and say, “I completely trust You, with everything.”
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Love you! 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Heather
specific prayer requests: for God to continue moving through and stretch each individual on our squad, for sensitivity to the things our contact asks of us since we are in a country this month that isn’t super accepting of Christians – we don’t want to get them in trouble, for strength and encouragement from the Lord for our squad leaders who serve us so beautifully, great health for the squad, that we can focus on Jesus in every moment He places in front of us!
weird foods I’ve eaten: octopus & cheese fried balls (not so bad, tasted like ham & cheese…but no suction cups on them thank goodness!)
