Step Into It

This is the season of prom dresses, final exams, and college applications. Tis the season for seniors to become sleep deprived, stressed out, and overcome with worries about their future. Where will the money come from? Who will be my new friends? Will my old friends still be there for me? All of these are legitimate questions for those who are ready to step-up on that graduation stage and receive that diploma.

What should be a time of serious smiles, gets turned upside down into not only a frown, but a few forehead wrinkles too. I say, trust God. Simple to say, but harder to do for some of us. Remember that God is with you. Time to exercise your listening skills. Now is the time to really let Him lead you. He won't grab the steering wheel, but He will give you the right directions to take as you travel along together. He wants you to experience the joy of self discovery and the companionship He offers you in life.
Here are a few actions steps:

Thank Him for the successes you have already had in life.
Thank Him for the people He has placed around you to support you.
Thank Him for the future He has prepared for you.
Thank Him for the talents and skills you know you possess.

Once upon a time, God spoke to me as I poured out my fears to Him. He reminded me that worrying before Him in prayer, was a waste of time. God responds to faith-not worry. Take steps into your future with a heart of faith. He will open and close the right doors, but by all means, make some choices and step forward! He is right beside you and the Bible says he goes before us and behind us-just like He did with the Isrealites. You can make that more real if you will also thank Him. Speak it outloud if it helps and let your heart "hear" it.

When August rolls around, this season will seem like a century ago. It will be so in your review mirror. Walk on thru what sometimes feels like "the valley of the shadow of death" and take some comfort in His companionship and providential leading. If you don't know what that word means-look it up today. He has got you covered.