Trusting the Divine GPS…

After last week's post, I think it's important to pause for a moment.

What we're walking through is a long story—one that isn't always easy to read, and certainly hasn't been easy to live. I've lived every chapter of it, and some of those chapters have been incredibly difficult. Because of that, I want to step away from our story for a week and share something that is happening right now.

Recently, my life has entered a new season. Every new season brings change, and change can be difficult for anyone. For me, this particular season has been especially challenging. The interesting part is that I know this change is ultimately for my good. In fact, I truly believe the Lord has orchestrated it. Even knowing that, however, doesn't make it easy.

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. It encourages us to trust Him to direct our paths, even when we cannot see where those paths are leading.

So why is that so hard?

When I was younger, I loved watching The Office. There's a memorable episode where Michael Scott is following the directions from his GPS. The GPS tells him to turn, even though there doesn't appear to be a road. Without questioning it, he turns—and drives straight into a lake.

Sometimes I feel like Michael.

I know the Lord knows the way. He is the ultimate GPS for our lives, and I trust that He has already prepared the path before me. Yet, if I'm being honest, there's still a part of me that wonders, "What if this turn leads me into the lake?"

I recently told my wife that even though I believe this change is good and that it is leading me exactly where God wants me to be, I still find myself doubting.

The enemy has a way of whispering lies into our ears:

"You're not good enough."

"You're not smart enough."

"No one believes in you."

Deep down, I know those thoughts aren't from God. They are fear taking advantage of a season of change. So I've had to stop and remind myself of what I know to be true.

I know that I am exactly where God intends for me to be.

I know that God is in control.

I know that the enemy wants me to doubt both who I am and the mission God has placed before me.

I know that I am loved, valued, and encouraged by so many people who have poured into my life.

I know that the Lord loves me more than anyone ever could, and He would never lead me somewhere outside of His purpose.

I know that He created me intentionally.

I know that He has placed me exactly where I need to be.

And I know that God works all things together for His purposes and for the good of those who love Him.

When I first began this journey, I told a friend that we were going to be like the "Sons of Thunder."

In Luke 9:51-56, James and John became angry because a Samaritan village refused to welcome Jesus. They wanted to call down fire from heaven in judgment. If you've watched The Chosen, you probably remember this scene. Jesus reminds them that they are allowing the wrong spirit to guide them.

I told my friend that the road ahead might not always be welcoming. There would be opposition. The enemy would try to distract us, discourage us, and push us off the path God had prepared.

Now I realize that reminder wasn't just for my friend—it was for me.

When fear creeps in, when doubt begins to speak louder than faith, I have to remember what Spirit fills me. I have to remember why those things I know to be true are, in fact, true.

Maybe you're walking through a difficult season too.

Maybe you're facing change that feels uncertain. Maybe you're carrying disappointment, fear, frustration, or even anger. Maybe you're tempted to fight back or take control because the future feels unclear.

Pause.

Remember what Spirit lives within you.

Remember what you know to be true.

Remember that Jesus is your guide. Unlike any earthly GPS, He never loses signal, never gives the wrong direction, and never leads His children into places outside of His perfect will. He leads us exactly where we need to be—even when we don't yet understand the road.

Change is rarely easy.

But we were never meant to walk through it alone.

We walk together—in prayer, in the Spirit, and in love.

Talk again soon…