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Confused? Overwhelmed? “Do the Next Right Thing”

June 18, 2012 | Posted by GodCenteredMom on wisdom / Tagged: Decision making, Elisabeth elliot, next right thing, saxon poem | 9 comments

I opened the email and read the question. Immediately my mind jumped 10 years ahead. All the “what ifs” and “what could be” filled my thoughts. I allowed my concerns with what others might think, my schedule, my desires, the future unknowns to pile up and paralyze me. “Much of this confusion arises from taking too long view. We think of years rather than of moments… It is hard to plan ...

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  1. reply → Ashley June 18, 2012 at 08:00

    I needed these words today…feeling beyond overwhelmed on little sleep. Thank you for sharing. One step at a time…revealing His strength through my weakness. Miss seeing your sweet face every other week!

    • reply → GodCenteredMom June 19, 2012 at 22:35

      Oh sister! so good to see you tonight, even if just for a hug and a smile. Pray you were able to put those sweet girls to bed, one step at a time. be blessed!

  2. reply → heatherhaupt June 18, 2012 at 22:38

    God has been encouraging me with this very same thing lately as I’m tempted to give in to my feelings of being overwhelmed. I’m thankful that the Holy Spirit used your blog, which I stumbled upon today, to confirm His ever consistent direction in my life. A beautiful post!

    • reply → GodCenteredMom June 19, 2012 at 22:34

      Oh I am so excited when I hear stories like yours of God bringing you to this place to hear His voice in your life. Thank you for taking the time to share that with me. Thank you for your encouragement.

  3. reply → Melissa June 19, 2012 at 21:54

    Your friend’s words are definitely the simplest thing to focus on, for both me and my husband as we face a few unknowns, but they are known to God, he knows the destination. All we need to do is enjoy and endure the journey.

    • reply → GodCenteredMom June 19, 2012 at 22:32

      Lord, I lift up Melissa and her husband. I pray you would give them peace in the midst of the waiting. Give them faith in You and Your plan. Thank you for her perspective to enjoy and endure the journey she is on. Bless her Lord. Amen.

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