How do you know when God is talking to you? How can you tell when He’s trying to tell you something? I struggle with this question often, especially recently. I’ve gone to the same church for almost my whole life. I planned to get married there, have my kids there, even die there. I guess God had different plans. As of a few weeks ago, I left the church I’d grown up in for a new one. It was extremely hard! I have friends there that I talked to every day and saw up to 5 days out of the week. It already seems like we’re pulling apart and the makes me extremely sad. But, I know I made the right choice in the end.
I thought I was going to die. We left all I had ever known for a place where I knew one or two people. A little later, I realized I knew more people than just that… I just didn’t know that they went there. I now have friends at our new church as well!
We’ve also found a youth group that we feel very comfortable, wanted and welcomed in. It’s at a different church from the one we attend on Saturday nights, but I like going to multiple churches- I have more opportunities that way. My sister and I will hopefully be joining the worship team there soon
Where I am now is better than where I was. I just wish I would’ve known that before I agued with my family saying, “I know that this is where God wants me!” I was obviously wrong.
God was speaking to me through many things: situations, even though they were bad; friends; family; sermons. You name it, it probably helped me make my descions. I just decided to ignore it for months.
If you think there is any chance that God is speaking to you through something, don’t ignore it. Make sure it lines up with His Word and pay attention to it. Follow Him, no matter what the cost. I know that some of my relationships may be strained, but if that’s the price, I’ll pay it. God has a plan and I’m going to follow it wholeheartedly, even if I do feel brokenhearted from time to time. I hope you’ll do the same.
Here are a few quick notes to some old and some new friends.
RHCF friends, if you’re reading this, I miss you all… a lot. Hopefully I’ll get to come visit often. I love every one of you. Thank you for not judging and holding me back, but helping me take off so I can soar where God wants me to. You helped me up off the ground many times and you’re all so dear to my heart. I have nothing against you or the church, I just can’t do what He wants me to do at RHCF. I love you, so so much!
CCC friends, if you’re reading this, I want to thank you. You make my family and I feel welcome every time we come. I can’t believe how blessed we are to have you in our lives. I look forward to chuch every week. Thank you for accepting us “as-is”. You absolutely rock. I love you!
LTCC friends, the minute I stepped foot on the church grounds, I felt welcome. I’m proud to be able to call this my youth group.You lit my fire again. This small group has something really amazing going on and I’m so blessed to be a part of it. I love you guys!
I'm glad you've come to that perspective! Remember what the girls and I said, "God always gives more than He takes away". And I'm happy that you made the decision you made because 1) you were obedient to the Lord, and 2) you are growing. Even though we miss seeing you often, we are still part of the same family. :) Thanks for sharing!
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