Draw a Map, Find a Path, Take a Breath, and Run!

     I have started this post about 5 times. Ridiculous, I know but if you knew me then you wouldn't be so surprised. You see, I like to write (I really do!) but I have a hard time organizing my thoughts and staying on topic. For being such an organizational junkie this really shouldn't be so hard but it is. So here it goes and bear with me because there is a big guarantee that this is bound to be scatterbrained... a lot like my own brain. ;)
     The title of this post is from a song by the band He Is We (if you haven't heard of them go check them out) and it was my summer song last year. I interpreted it as going beyond yourself and running to what is next, don't give up but go. The only way to find out what happens next is to flip the page and see what happens. In our minds it doesn't seem that easy but reality check... it is!! I have to tell myself this often so don't be discouraged. If you do have this whole stepping out on faith thing figured out, please share your insights and how you are never ever scared. I believe that no matter who you are, you're still scared at times. You may be able to hide it better than we can but you like everyone else has fears.
     There isn't a cure to stepping out or a way around it. We will be scared and we will wonder about all the "what ifs" that could maybe possibly come our ways but I have something simple and yet profound to tell you: everything that comes into our lives goes through the Father's hands first. He has a plan and even if things just seem crazy and chaotic (how I am feeling lately) then don't give up but remember that He has this and He knows what He's doing.
     I'm not entirely sure where I was going with this, I guess maybe I just needed to make sense of some things in my life and maybe someone that reads this will know that they are not alone. Side note: no matter who you are, or what is going on, I guarantee that there is Someone that understands. His name is Jesus and He knows what you need and He wants to help you. So if you are having a hard time figuring things out then take it to Him because trust me.. He knows what He's doing.
     So, draw a map, find a path, take a breath and run... run to HIM!
                         Much love, EmilyAnn
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9