Fear Of The Unknown

I woke up this morning filled with fear. I'm getting ready to change jobs tomorrow. I'm also in the process of starting a new business. There is an element of risk doing this and I think it simply overwhelmed me this morning. I was feeling extremely uncomfortable in my own skin but I got ready for church anyway and headed out.

Coincidentally (there really are no coincidences), today's message at church was all about taking the focus off of the challenges in life and focusing on guidance coming to us from our Spirit within. Our pastor talked about how difficult it is when we are experiencing that fear of the unknown. We would rather stay in a bad situation rather than venture out into the unknown because we prefer familiarity, even if it is negative. I felt as if my pastor had been reading my mind this morning! In fact, several of my friends laughed about this because I had told them what I was feeling before the service began. We always get what we need, don't we?

I was surprised as I sat there in wonder, listening to his words. I knew that this was exactly what I needed to hear. There is no lack in my life, I'm purusing my dreams, and I've been blessed with the opportunity to do this while still being able to bring home a paycheck. Life is good.

So, today I choose to listen to Spirit. I'm going to pray and meditate to receive the guidance I am looking for and I'm going to simply do the next right thing and follow my heart as God guides me along the way. I trust that God is big enough to lead me down the right path. He's the best at running my life so I choose to let Him do so.  I am so grateful to God and to my Pastor. I feel grateful and truly blessed.