Sometimes we allow our minds to wander into uncharted territories, without regard for where our thoughts will lead us. Or where the enemy will find the opportunity to plant seeds of doubt.
God knows we desire certain things, people, places, opportunities. And sometimes these desires are so strong, we can’t help but to think about the day things finally happen in the natural. Excitement, curiosity, and even a little bit of anxiety are completely normal, when it comes to thoughts regarding our future. But how many times have we allowed that innocent curiosity to lead us down paths of despair, opening the door to new, and old, worries and “what ifs”?
This is also a natural thing. But it doesn’t mean it’s a good thing. Not when your own thoughts create a new fear that turns you away from the very things God is turning you towards.
In this hour, he is encouraging you to be sober minded. Clear headed. And focused on Him. Focused on the last instruction he gave you. And not giving room to unnecessary doubt or worry. Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the Lord and lean NOT on your own understanding”. That means do not allow the thoughts you conjure up, to be the guide to your next destination. Do not allow your imagination to take you into places God has yet to take you to. Do not allow the opinions and fears of others to cause you to step back or stand down in the face of your new beginnings.
Newness is absolutely scary. The journey to the places God is taking you to are sometimes some of the loneliest places you can be. And it doesn’t help when no one around you understands what God is doing in your life. But you have got to remain focused on God and the instructions he has given you. The guidance that comes with a peace that surpasses all human logic.
Be at peace with your mind. Don’t allow your thoughts to stir up chaos. Choose peace. 💕