Fear Not

I sat and absorbed a ton of amazing and encouraging thoughts from speakers both during the Catalyst conference and the awesome church services we attended when we were in Atlanta. And now I've come back home with a head full of swirling thoughts.

Some of them are probably fleeting.
Some of them need proper attention and follow through.
Some of them require some serious thought and prayer.

I've wondered off and on what thoughts are from God, and what are my own musings. I've wondered if God's driving certain desires, or if it's just a high that's been hanging on since I've gotten pumped full amazing goodness from the conference. I've wondered what change might look like, and I've been weighing the costs of remaining the same. I've wondered if some things that seem like crazy coincidences are actually God opening doors and setting up opportunities. I've wondered what the risks are...on both sides of the coin.

I went for a walk this weekend. I left my iPod at home. I just needed some time for silence. For solitude. For prayer. I can't say that I came back with some grand revelation, but I did come back with one overwhelming thought.

Somewhere along the way, God started breathing over my thoughts: Fear not. I will be with you wherever you go.

Seriously, God?  You're not going to tell me what to do?  You're not going to tell me where to go? You're not going to give me a clue?

Fear not. I will be with you wherever you go.

Ok, God, but what about "this" scenario? Do You think that's better than the other one? The other one would be harder, but maybe it could open some really amazing doors? But maybe You're orchestrating some really cool opportunities with "this" idea?

Fear not. I will be with you wherever you go.

Sometimes God doesn't really answer prayer flat out. Sometimes He lets us continue to search for Him and His direction and feel it out. Sometimes there really is no "right" answer. But I love it when despite all of the uncertainty we might still be facing, His promises flood in, quiet the voices raging in your head, and bring peace.

I'm sure my head will continue to swirl off and on, but I'm so glad that I can rest in God's promises and trust that He's got it all under control no matter what.

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”