I know I said I’d be writing light this week because of time restraints. God won’t have that. I cannot focus until I write this entry for whatever reason. God is funny that way. I tell Him my plans and He says “Not!”
Let me take you back to February with me. I was in a battle because I let the life that I had known go. I felt completely alone and yet I knew this was God’s path for me. The unknown way. So I sat in my recliner and poured out my thoughts in my journal.
“Lord, praise to You for speaking to me in powerful ways. Thank you for calling me deeper into relationship with You. I sense I am to walk out my life in Christ. Not just with you. Abiding in you each day. I’m grieving from letting go of my professional website. I cannot believe my life is shifting. I love it and at the same time I hate it. I want to cling to the old, but I know that is not Your plan. I must let go to receive the new. Old things have past. I do believe I have a call of ministry on my life. I’m not sure how to live this out. I’m fearful. I cling to labels. I seek validation from others sometimes. But hopefully my heart is more pure and focused on giving You to others.”
As I paused I sensed God speak to my heart.
See the picture of Derek and Hannah.
“Yes, Lord, I see it.”
What do you see?
“A father helping his daughter.”
Why?
“So she won’t trip over her shoelaces.”
Okay, now hear Me. I watch over your feet. I’m looking to make sure your feet won’t slip.
“Thank you. What a beautiful gift You give me. Your constant care. Wow!”
Thank you for coming to me and letting me help you.
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This picture from years ago now has a new meaning. A sweet reminder of God’s care as my Father. As I look back over the past few months since this moment, I see God is making a new way for me. Sure, my feet still feel wobbly but I can trust Heavenly Father who watches over me. So can you!
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My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my
prayer.Psalm 17:5-6(NIV)
Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;
he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. Psalm 66:8-9(NIV)
O’ Father God… I praise You and glorify You in honor. Thank You for caring for me. I trust in Your care. In Jesus’ name, amen.
I thought of Cinderella when I first saw the picture. He is equipping you with all you need. You will not slip.
I have been thinking about taking pictures at Worship at the Water of feet. Love this SL&L. B
Beautiful photo.
Abba Father is a PERFECT Daddy to us. Continue to walk with an ear to hear Him and follow His leading.
Bless you dear one.
So precious sweet friend, love you.
Tiffany,
God continues to lead you in astounding ways. As Lisa said above, “walk with an ear to hear Him and follow His leading.”
When I saw the picture of your daughter, so delicate and fair, I thought of how delicate all of us are in this big world that He created. So delicate and so fragile is life…never to be taken for granted.
Love you,
Alleluiabelle
It’s hard to be at a crossroads in your life. It’s even harder waiting to hear from God regarding which direction to take. And when He asks you to give up something you’re not ready to give up and tells you to move on, it’s harder still! I’m glad you know that He will always lead you and not trip you up in your journey!
What a precious lovely post!
I am so thankful that God is my Father, and that when I call to Him He will answer me…
Blessings!
Now if I can just hold my foot still long enough for Him to tie my laces!!!
THAT was powerful. And I’ll take the liberty to substitute “daughter” for “son” just for me!
Another beautiful picture my friend.
Loved it!
Hi sweet Tiffany…such a good, good post! There is nothing like stepping out of our plans and into His!
Bless you,
Susan
wow!! I am so glad you stopped by my blog and prayed for us! Not only was it quite timely but it was also what prompted me to come, this day, and read the first visible post!!!
You will never know how fitting it was but it totally fit the conversation I just had with a friend and my husband regarding my “lot” at church!!!
God is so good!!!
Thank you again for stopping by my blog, the conference was fabulous! God moved in a mighty way all in and around us!!!
Chel
Good picture; great application.
I wish I had a picture like that with my dad. I wish I had any picture with me as a little girl with my dad. I found him at 39 and am grateful for that!
Love, peace and blessings for a great day.
Really nice photo!
Tiffany, your posts always bless and inspire me. I can so identify with this post. Like you I feel the call of ministry on my life but I struggle with the details, the hows, the whens, the what ifs…
Thank you so much for always sharing your heart.
BTW, beautiful photo of father and daughter. Such a perfect reminder of our Heavenly Father’s love and concern for us.
I just “met” your blog and I love your sensitive spirit to the voice of Jesus! Nothing is more beautiful than when we hear him speak to us so intimately, so personally and so powerfully. Wow. This post really ministered to me. I am in that place right now of knowing I am called (along with my husband) to the ministry, but God has us in a place of waiting and growing and it’s not always an easy place to be. I’ve been so impatient. But now I see. Now I hear. Thank you so much for sharing this, Tiffany.
{And Thank YOU, my Father, for stopping me and tying my shoes so that I don’t fall flat on my face. And thank you for picking me up and dusting me off when I run ahead of you!}
I started a blog recently of my conversations with Jesus and it is amazing how much it has made me slow down and listen for His voice– To read His words with my ears open.
I’m just so thankful to have found such a gem of a blog!