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Feeling Lost? Let's Talk God's Direction! · Inspired Edge: From Fear to Faith-Filled Living

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  Foreign.
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  Welcome back to Inspired Edge From Fear to Faith Filled Living.
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  I'm Chuck Keller and this podcast is all about helping you move from fear based living to faith filled living so you can walk with clarity, confidence, focus, faith and purpose.
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  Today we're talking about something thing that almost every believer wrestles with at some point how do you know when God is leading you in a new direction?
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  One of the most common questions people ask is, how do I know if God is leading me somewhere new?
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  Maybe you've asked that question yourself.
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  You might be thinking about a career change, starting something new, ending something that no longer feels right, stepping into a calling that feels both exciting and intimidating.
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  And somewhere in the middle of that tension, you're asking, lord, is this from you?
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  For many people, the biggest fear is making the wrong decision.
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  They worry, what if I misread God's direction?
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  What if I miss what he's trying to tell me?
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  What if I step out and it wasn't actually Him?
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  So instead of moving forward in faith, they stay stuck in uncertainty.
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  But here's something important to remember.
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  God isn't trying to hide his will from you.
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  He's not playing some game of hide and seek where if you make one wrong move, you've missed his plan forever.
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  In fact, Scripture shows us the opposite.
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  God wants to guide his people.
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  James 1:5 gives us a powerful promise and it says, if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all generously and without approach, and it will be given to Him.
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  Think about that for a moment.
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  God invites you to ask him for wisdom, not reluctantly, not sparingly, but generously.
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  So when you're facing a decision or sensing that something in your life might be shifting, the starting point isn't anxiety.
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  The starting point is seeking God's wisdom.
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  Sometimes we approach decisions like this God, show me the exact path so I can make sure I don't mess this up.
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  But very often God works a little differently.
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  Instead of giving us a detailed blueprint, he shapes our character, wisdom, and trust in him so that we can walk faithfully, step by step.
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  Psalm 37:23 says, the steps of a righteous man are established by the Lord.
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  Notice that word steps.
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  God often guides us one step at a time, not 10 miles down the road.
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  And over time, I've noticed several ways that God tends to guide his people.
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  And it's not always dramatically.
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  It's often very quietly.
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  Let's talk through a few of them.
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  1.
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  A growing inner conviction Sometimes God begins stirring something in your heart you can't fully explain it yet, but there's a growing sense that something needs to change.
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  Maybe you're feeling drawn towards something new, or you feel increasingly restless where you are, or there's just a burden that keeps coming back to your mind.
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  This doesn't mean every feeling is from God.
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  But when something continues to surface over time, it's worth bringing before him in prayer and asking, lord, is this something youg're putting on my heart?
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  Number two Alignment with Scripture God will never lead you in a direction that contradicts His Word.
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  That's one of the clearest filters that we have.
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  So when you're discerning direction, ask yourself, does this align with biblical wisdom?
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  Does it help me to walk more faithfully with God?
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  And does it reflect the kind of life Scripture calls us to live?
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  God's Word is one of the primary ways that he guides us and 3.
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  Wise counsel another way that God leads us is through godly people.
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  Proverbs tells us that there is wisdom in many counselors.
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  And when you're making a big decision, it can be incredibly helpful to talk with another mature believer, a pastor or a mentor, a trusted friend who knows your faith and your life.
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  Sometimes they can see things that we can't, and sometimes they simply ask the questions that we need to consider.
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  4.
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  Circumstances and open Doors God also works through circumstances.
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  Doors opening, doors closing, opportunities appearing now.
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  Not every open door is automatically God's direction.
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  But sometimes, when you've been praying, seeking wisdom, and walking faithfully, God begins aligning circumstances in ways that make the next step clearer.
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  Here's something important.
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  Even when God is guiding you, there will still be moments of uncertainty.
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  Almost every person in scripture who followed God stepped into something that required faith.
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  Think about Abraham.
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  God called him to leave his homeland without knowing exactly where he was going.
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  Hebrews tells us that he went not knowing where he was going, but he trusted the one who called Him.
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  And sometimes that's what faith looks like not having every detail but trusting God enough to take the next step.
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  If you're wondering whether God might be leading you in a new direction, here are a few questions that you can pray through.
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  Have I brought this consistently before God in prayer?
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  Does this align with scripture and godly wisdom?
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  Am I sensing a growing conviction over time, not just a passing emotion?
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  What do trusted, mature believers see in this situation?
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  Am I willing to obey God even if it feels uncomfortable?
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  Those questions, when you pray through them, can bring a lot of clarity.
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  If you're listening today and you feel stuck in uncertainty, I want to encourage you with this.
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  God is far, far more committed to guiding you than you are to figuring everything out.
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  If you're walking with him, seeking him and asking for wisdom, you can trust that he will lead you.
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  Maybe not all at once, but step by step.
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  So if you sense that God may be leading you somewhere new, don't let fear paralyze you.
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  Bring it to Him.
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  Ask for wisdom, seek counsel, and be willing to take the next faithful step.
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  Very often, that clarity will come as we walk, not before.
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  Thanks for listening today to Inspired Edge From Fear to Faithful Living.
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  If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who might need it today.
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  And if you're wrestling with a decision or feeling stuck between fear and faith, I'd love to help.
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  You can learn more about coaching or connect with me@inspired edgecoaching.com until next time, keep moving from fear to faith.