Me & God, Not Me AloneSample

LET GOD LEAD YOU by Captain Harold Earls

In his heart a man plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. – Proverbs 16:9

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3

A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great – Proverbs 18:16

The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. – Isaiah 58:11

I am a dream chaser. But for me, it has come at a cost. I often pursue my dreams determined to make them happen without first seeking God’s guidance or checking to see whether He is keeping up with the trail I’m blazing, and this can lead to a prideful heart. Let me share a simple but powerful story about my wife that shifted my mindset on pursuing dreams.

Rachel has always had a passion for film and recording videos. When she was a little girl, she would make homemade cooking videos and call them “The Rachel Show.” In high school, she was on the video production team, dreaming of one day being a news anchor. Later, when we were engaged, she would record videos of us on her phone and talk to an imaginary audience to explain to them what we were doing.

Rachel has always said, “I will go wherever He wants me.” During my last year at West Point, her dream took an unexpected turn. I suggested, “Why don’t you make a video and post it on YouTube?” On a whim, she did. It went viral. More than 1,285 videos later, she has a thriving online community where she uses her passion to make a difference in other people’s lives. Rachel is a dream chaser too, but the difference is that she looks to God for guidance in every step and always allows Him to lead. She knows God has been and will continue leading her, not the other way around. And the most beautiful part of it all is that God is not done with her story.

God will guide us every step of the way as we trust Him with the gifts we have been given. So, follow with determination, listening to the still small voice of the Holy Spirit guiding you, and being expectant that God will work in ways you cannot imagine.

Daily Prayer

God, I come to you ready to set my pride aside. I want You to lead my story. Give me the faith it takes to step out of my comfort zone and surrender the plans I’ve made for my life. Give me rest in knowing that when you lead me, you will also provide like a spring whose waters never fail. Help me seek your loving guidance with each step I take. Search my heart and rid it of my selfish desire for control. If it is your will, weave my passions and dreams into something beautiful. I love you, Lord. Amen.

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