A decision based on Faith not sight!?

Hello,

 

I am new here and this is my first post. I am writing because I am trying to understand how

you know if your idea or plan is in Gods will. And what if you have an issue with letting go and

giving your dreams and ideas fully to God? I know I struggle with doubt. I am a little discouraged

because I am a college student and most of my friends will graduate this year. However,

due to health related issues and emotional concerns I spent a lot of my college career trying

to push through the difficult times. I still did good but, I had to drop classes here and there

to manage my time. Now, I have a dream/idea that is heavy on my heart but, it would require that

I drop yet another course in order to focus. And really, I'm wondering if I dropped the course and

focused on this dream and goal, then not only would I get better health wise but, spirtually and

emotionally too. As a result, in the long run, taking some time for healing could help the

remainder of my college years... but, I have self-doubt, insecurities, worry, and fear. I want to act on something based on FAITH and not sight. I just want to jump and leap to see where I land...!?

 

If you want to know more about this dream/goal go here: 

 

icoulddance.wordpress.com

 

It's basically a dream to heal from my own health related pain by meeting with

other people in groups and discussing healing from a biblical perspective.

It's also a dream of me healing completely from chronic back pain,

being able to dance again, and putting on a fundraiser.

 

What would you do? Or Have you ever made a decision based on faith and not sight?

How did this turn out for you?

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Robertson on January 26, 2012 at 12:22pm

A Leap of Faith, I ask a lot what would Jesus have done, ask His Father. And all else will fall into place, at a giving time!t!

Permalink Reply by Alison H. on January 26, 2012 at 5:11pm

"...blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."..as spoken by Jesus Himself in John 20:29.  Pray about your decision and you should have a sense of peace about it if in fact God has laid this on your heart to do.  Excitement about something can sometimes be confused with "fear"...also pray for discernment...Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you". 

Don't consider that your friends are graduating...everyone has their own path in life to take and if God is behind your decision and it takes you longer to graduate then that is a good thing in His sight!

...and yes, I have taken 4 big leaps of faith in my life...with nothing in sight as an indicator as to what I should do.  God loves leaps of faith when He is truly at the focus!  It might work out, it might not but either way, walking in His Will for your life, He will bless you!  My leaps of faith have all turned out amazing.  I pray the same for you :)

Permalink Reply by Shannon Knight on February 5, 2012 at 11:28pm

Hi Cynthia,

You may write me, I have had many health issues and over come them through faith.  I have lost, I have gained, I have been terrified and alone.  I have been through s much for one woman and I think you and I could be good friends here :)  I am happy to meet yet another sister in Christ!!!

God's blessings are everywhere, receive them sweetie.

Permalink Reply by Amanda Marie Waser on February 6, 2012 at 6:19am

I think that if it is that heavy on you heart you have no choice but to do it. I have learned over the last 5 years if you know something is right just do it. When I graduated almost 4 years ago from highschool I decided not to go straight to college and instead go into the work force. I felt so strongly to just take some time, because I had lost my step mom, my dad had abondened us kids, and then my brother and sister were put in foster care. Not to mention the lady I was staying with told me when I graduated that I was going to be homeless she would make sure of that. So I just went to work. Well I soon found out why my first day of work I met the man I married. I met him in feb. and in may we were married in the same year I graduated. Then I knew why GOD wanted me to do what he wanted me to do. I had no idea what was going to happen. I didn't even know if I was going to have a home day to day. We don't know why GOD puts it on our hearts to do something at first, but in a few years you will look back and say thank you for putting that on my heart. I look back everyday and thank GOD for directing me the way he did so that I could have such a wonderful life. I do struggle everyday with things, but I just pray and get through it. I will be praying for you. Good Luck!!

Permalink Reply by Cynthia N. G. on February 10, 2012 at 3:14am

Thank You Allison and Patricia :) death and life are in the power of the tounge- thank you for speaking words of life-- and hope to me.

 

Shannon Knight-- can you please email me at :   thehealingletters@yahoo.com

 

I just would like to write to you like you said through their-- and if you look at one of my most recent posts on keep the faith you will see why.! I am about to post it. I too, am happy to meet you.

 

What an inspiring story Amanda-- I definitley am wondering why God has laid this on my heart but, at the same time- God rewards those who earnestly seek him- and obviously-- this has been true for you. it makes sense that you didn't go straight to school. good for you :)

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Sadie j Frauendienst on February 19, 2012 at 9:43am

I am also a college student and have face many of the same challenges that you are facing, including self doubt, discouragement, and insecurity. I have been studying education since I graduated from high school in 2005, and just this past fall I felt God calling me to ministry and so after a lot of tears and many prayers I changed my major from Early Childhood Ed to Christian Ministry studies. This decision was a huge leap of faith, God is working in me and I have grown so much in the last few months. 

   My suggestion for you would be to pray about this decision and trust God with what ever you decide to do.

                                                                                                               Blessings   

Permalink Reply by Victoria Izzard on February 19, 2012 at 3:21pm

Hey Cynthia,

How do we know that our will is in God's plan and will? Well, When we obey the bible, then we know God's will is in play... Because The Bible is the word of God... So when we obey him... and we trust him... He will lead us in the right way...Letting go... doesn't mean giving up... What it means is that we turn away from the things and people that hinder us from giving our all to God... Sometimes we have no choice but to let those people who keep hurting us or stopping us from serving God.

Remember that all those negative thoughts come from the devil.. he is the one who would love to see you fall and fail and then laugh at you... Those positive thoughts and anything that is positive is from God... He is the one who wants to see you stand and be strong and not fall...if you have any doubt at all then you are not fully trusting God with your all... Just remember that God is everywhere present and no wheres absent... So when the devil puts doubt in your heart and mind... remember God is right there,,., just call on his name Jesus... And tell the devil to get out of your brain that Jesus is the one and only one that will run your life... Don't get discouraged over things that in the end will not matter... Your friends are just temporary.. God will bring you new friends... Sometimes we have to realize that we may not see our friends for the rest of our life and we have to live with it. 

I can relate to you...because I am a college student... came right out of high school and went right into college.. In December something happened to me that was traumatizing... I felt like nothing made any sense... and at one point I was going to drop all my courses and re due them the following year... But God gave me peace and Comfort within... And I only dropped one of my classes to take it online... Lately I have been struggling with emotion... But I know that I am trusting God and that all of this that has happened to me is going to make me way stronger that I ever have been before... God is the focus of my life... and I am trusting him with all my mind body and soul...

I believe that if you get on your knees and call on Jesus... He will show you where and what he wants you to do... Don't give up... Lead on Jesus... And hold his hand.. Walk with him daily by praying...He will answer your call..

Permalink Reply by phillip mcnutt on February 26, 2012 at 8:51pm

4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:4-8

Permalink Reply by Terri Nagle on March 4, 2012 at 6:32pm

I belong to a wonderful healing group.  it is called "Celebrate Recovery".   They have  website to find a group in you area.

I belong to the group in Fridley, Minnesota at Fridley COC.  I cant say enough for thid program.  It truly works in all

areas of healing and is Christ centered.  I admire you for wanting to start/lead a group.

 

Permalink Reply by Patricia Robertson on March 16, 2012 at 12:24am



Victoria Izzard said:

Hey Cynthia,

How do we know that our will is in God's plan and will? Well, When we obey the bible, then we know God's will is in play... Because The Bible is the word of God... So when we obey him... and we trust him... He will lead us in the right way...Letting go... doesn't mean giving up... What it means is that we turn away from the things and people that hinder us from giving our all to God... Sometimes we have no choice but to let those people who keep hurting us or stopping us from serving God.

Remember that all those negative thoughts come from the devil.. he is the one who would love to see you fall and fail and then laugh at you... Those positive thoughts and anything that is positive is from God... He is the one who wants to see you stand and be strong and not fall...if you have any doubt at all then you are not fully trusting God with your all... Just remember that God is everywhere present and no wheres absent... So when the devil puts doubt in your heart and mind... remember God is right there,,., just call on his name Jesus... And tell the devil to get out of your brain that Jesus is the one and only one that will run your life... Don't get discouraged over things that in the end will not matter... Your friends are just temporary.. God will bring you new friends... Sometimes we have to realize that we may not see our friends for the rest of our life and we have to live with it. 

I can relate to you...because I am a college student... came right out of high school and went right into college.. In December something happened to me that was traumatizing... I felt like nothing made any sense... and at one point I was going to drop all my courses and re due them the following year... But God gave me peace and Comfort within... And I only dropped one of my classes to take it online... Lately I have been struggling with emotion... But I know that I am trusting God and that all of this that has happened to me is going to make me way stronger that I ever have been before... God is the focus of my life... and I am trusting him with all my mind body and soul...

I believe that if you get on your knees and call on Jesus... He will show you where and what he wants you to do... Don't give up... Lead on Jesus... And hold his hand.. Walk with him daily by praying...He will answer your call..

Permalink Reply by Patricia Robertson on March 16, 2012 at 12:33am



Patricia Robertson said:

Your heart filled encourege was very uplifting,I was amazed at what you wrote...Such a positive person. :) at such a young age> Many more young & older  people  should think like you!t! O:) Patcia :)
 
Victoria Izzard said:

Hey Cynthia,

How do we know that our will is in God's plan and will? Well, When we obey the bible, then we know God's will is in play... Because The Bible is the word of God... So when we obey him... and we trust him... He will lead us in the right way...Letting go... doesn't mean giving up... What it means is that we turn away from the things and people that hinder us from giving our all to God... Sometimes we have no choice but to let those people who keep hurting us or stopping us from serving God.

Remember that all those negative thoughts come from the devil.. he is the one who would love to see you fall and fail and then laugh at you... Those positive thoughts and anything that is positive is from God... He is the one who wants to see you stand and be strong and not fall...if you have any doubt at all then you are not fully trusting God with your all... Just remember that God is everywhere present and no wheres absent... So when the devil puts doubt in your heart and mind... remember God is right there,,., just call on his name Jesus... And tell the devil to get out of your brain that Jesus is the one and only one that will run your life... Don't get discouraged over things that in the end will not matter... Your friends are just temporary.. God will bring you new friends... Sometimes we have to realize that we may not see our friends for the rest of our life and we have to live with it. 

I can relate to you...because I am a college student... came right out of high school and went right into college.. In December something happened to me that was traumatizing... I felt like nothing made any sense... and at one point I was going to drop all my courses and re due them the following year... But God gave me peace and Comfort within... And I only dropped one of my classes to take it online... Lately I have been struggling with emotion... But I know that I am trusting God and that all of this that has happened to me is going to make me way stronger that I ever have been before... God is the focus of my life... and I am trusting him with all my mind body and soul...

I believe that if you get on your knees and call on Jesus... He will show you where and what he wants you to do... Don't give up... Lead on Jesus... And hold his hand.. Walk with him daily by praying...He will answer your call..

Permalink Reply by Patricia Robertson on March 16, 2012 at 12:42am

Your so, so, so, welcome, I hope everything is falling into place wih you, God Biess o:) Jesus always listens. And gets us to where we need to be. In times of trouble's... Thank God...
 
Cynthia N. G. said:

Thank You Allison and Patricia :) death and life are in the power of the tounge- thank you for speaking words of life-- and hope to me.

 

Shannon Knight-- can you please email me at :   thehealingletters@yahoo.com

 

I just would like to write to you like you said through their-- and if you look at one of my most recent posts on keep the faith you will see why.! I am about to post it. I too, am happy to meet you.

 

What an inspiring story Amanda-- I definitley am wondering why God has laid this on my heart but, at the same time- God rewards those who earnestly seek him- and obviously-- this has been true for you. it makes sense that you didn't go straight to school. good for you :)

 

 

 

 

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