Seasons come and go. Things change and you have to learn to transition right along with them.
Yesterday, I told you not try to force something to fit when it’s just not working. Today, I feel led to continue in that vein. I believe that in this season, some of us will sense God pulling us away from certain distractions in order to bring us closer to our destiny.
That means some people, activities, and habits that hinder us, will have to be dropped from our lives, in order for us to walk in the fullness of God’s purpose.
You see, the enemy works through people and other diversions, just to frustrate our purpose. He wants nothing more than to stop us from being productive, powerful, and peaceful—all things we can only be when we’re in God’s will.
He tries to get us to pitch a tent and camp out, when God is pushing us to walk away and move forward to a new place.
I remember a couple years back when I heard the voice of the Lord tell me three words: stop doing it.
This answer came from the Lord after I prayed and agonized over a decision. I had been doing this particular thing for years, but I didn’t feel the same grace on my life to continue.
It had become a chore. The task felt arduous and I had lost my joy. But even though I was unsettled in my spirit, I didn’t want to make a move until I was sure of the direction God wanted me to go.
I wasn’t about to take any action until His will was clear to me.
In the meantime, that nebulous, uncertain state of being was a true challenge for me. The only thing I knew for sure was that I was torn in my spirit. It seemed I had outgrown what had been right for me during a previous season of my life.
I sensed that a shift had taken place. So my regular duty had become drudgery. It no longer fit me.
But again, God is the final authority in my life and I wasn’t closing a chapter without confirmation from Him that it was okay to do so.
Finally, God let me know in no uncertain terms that it was quitting time. The moment had come to wave goodbye, say the benediction and declare that season over in my life. When I did, immediately, I experienced a profound sense of gratification, freedom and peace.
Throughout our lives, we reach critical junctures when we must acknowledge the expiration dates on specific things and walk away. Friend, if something you're still holding onto has expired, it's time to release it.
My prayer for you is that you never drop anchor and stay when God is telling you to drop it and go.
Perhaps you have a deep inner-knowing that this message is for you. You might be able to relate to that restlessness I so strongly felt. If so, pray about it.
And once God gives you the okay, move on and don't look back.
Today, whatever that expired season, relationship, or role is in your life, if God is urging you to say goodbye, don’t hesitate. Walk away. Embrace your new season.
To remind you to do this, I’m stirring Isaiah 43:19a KJV into your cup of inspiration. It says, "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
When you drink down the contents of your cup, you will see that God is birthing something new and fresh in your life. Your eyes will be opened to the revelation of His plan. You will be confident and strong enough to say goodbye to the old so you can walk into your new season of divine purpose and destiny.
Don't worry.
Just grab hold to God's hand and He'll walk with you.
Now let’s pray together.
God, I sense that it is time for a change in my life, but I need You to let me know what Your good and perfect will for me truly is. Once I receive the answer, if it requires making a move, I ask that You would give me the strength and confidence to step out of the old and into the new place of destiny You have waiting for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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