I got moves

I was talking to a friend a few weeks back on the phone. I asked about a situation in her life. She hesitated and said there really wasn’t much new. She hadn’t done anything yet about said situation. I corrected her with what I believed to be true. Just because she hadn’t taken external, visible steps didn’t mean there was nothing new or a lack of movement. Rather, I truly believed that since the last time we had talked, a lot had probably happened inside—in her heart—thanks to God. I knew she and many others had been praying about the situation and God was probably readying her in ways others couldn’t see and maybe understand. And that kind of readying is perhaps the most serious kind of movement there is. Often though, it doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not externally visible, which is what we like to base everything on.

Certain emotions must shift. Particular experiences need to happen. Confidence must be gained. Insights need to be had. Assurance must be provided. And all of these things require some prayer, time, and patience. Then you might be ready to make a visible move.

This morning I felt overwhelmed, lost in the pressures I place on myself, wondering what my next move is and why that move isn’t happening faster! I should be moving faster! But then I remembered what I believed to be true for my friend and realized I needed to recognize its truth for me. The next move for me might not be mine. It might be God’s. He might have my next few moves covered, and they may not be visible. He might be moving within me through emotions, experiences, confidence building, insight, and assurance. I just need some time and patience.