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Today I Will Choose To Obey

June 12, 2015 By Alecia Simersky 9 Comments

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Recently I was listening to a podcast titled “The Chubby Kid Mentality,” on iTunes.

The guest speaker was mentioning as a child she was taller and bigger-boned than her naturally short and petite sisters. Despite eating the same foods as her family, metabolically her body didn’t burn it off the way theirs did. So she found herself heavier than them as well.

Because she felt self-conscience about her size, she found herself complaining to her dad one night. He wisely gave her this advice: “If it bothers you then it’s time to do something about it. ‘The lazy person wants it all but has nothing, while an energetic person works hard and has everything.’ ”

Too often I can relate to the lazy person who wants it all but doesn’t want to work hard to make it happen (<====Click to Tweet). I want to sit back and pray, but do nothing on my part.

Can you relate?

After her father quoted this wise piece of scripture to her from Proverbs 13:4, she realized she had been doing a whole lot of praying but not a lot of doing, it was time to do her part. She started exercising, joined Weight Watchers, and lost the weight that had been holding her back from doing things she wanted, like going out for the cheerleading team.

This podcast struck a chord with me on many levels. Regardless if I want to lose weight or move forward with my dreams, I have to do my part.

Stuck is a state of mind I know all too well.  It seems to be one I am in more times than not. Really I think it is fear of moving forward when I don’t know where I will end up that is the roadblock.

I can relate to this quote from Martin Luther King Jr., “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

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It reminds me to take action even in uncertainty.

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Very few things in my life have turned out the way I planned. I think because of this it makes me weary to work so hard toward a goal just to have it not turn out the way I prayed and planned for.

We make our plans, but the Lord directs our steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

How very true are the words in the Bible, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” (Proverbs 13:12)

Fifteen years ago I got serious with God and promised to trust Him no matter what.  I was tired of me and knew my ways weren’t working out so well. I thought, I’m following God, life is going to be so much easier, and it wasn’t long before I realized this was not the case. No, people in my life still did and said things that hurt me. I would still get very angry. Prayers went unanswered and dreams were just that, dreams.

The difference with God is now I have peace when life goes awry instead of rage. I have trust instead of doubt when I’m not sure how things will work out.

It’s been a long personal refining journey for me to realize I have a choice. I can choose to obey and believe that the plans God has for me are good and allow Him to work in me. Or take back control and do things my way.

I wish each time I could say I chose the former, but too many times I chose the latter. It took many times of getting up, brushing myself off, and starting over. Rebellion hurts, this I know.

But the times I wisely choose to trust, obey, and do my part I realize I don’t have to go through hard times alone (<====Click to Tweet). God is always there to give me peace, guidance, and wisdom.

I just have to choose to accept it.

I have to choose to move forward even when I’m unsure of the bigger picture.

I have to choose trust my “unknown future to a known God.” (Corrie Ten Boom)

What about you? Are you taking steps forward? If not, what is one choice you can make in obedience today?

Shared by: Alecia Simersky

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Filed Under: Fears Tossing Your Dream, Growing Your Dream, Living Your Dream, Starting Your Dream, When Your Dream Hits a Roadblock

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About Alecia Simersky

Alecia writes to encourage Christians to live differently because of the grace we’ve been shown through Jesus. Alecia's heart is to encourage others to get off the rocky shore of self-doubt and sail into the life Christ has waiting for them. She is quiet by nature, introverted, quirky, and fiercely loyal. She will share her heart, story, struggles, and her pain -- just don’t ask her to share her chocolate! You can connect with her at her blog, Alecia Simersky,Twitter, or Instagram.

Comments

  1. AvatarVeronica says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Hi Alecia, This spoke to me “I have to choose to move forward even when I’m unsure of the bigger picture.” There is fear in moving forward because I am worried about putting myself back out in the world. My natural inclination is to cocoon myself, to stay where it feels “safe.” But God tells me He has something far better for me than a “safe” life at home and is asking me to step out in faith once again. So I am listening to Him and stepping out in obedience to do some volunteer work. I know to the average person this might not seem like much, but it’s giving my all to Him even though I am fearful.

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    • AvatarAlecia says

      June 12, 2015 at 11:22 am

      I like safe and comfortable, I think that is why God is speaking to me on doing my part, taking action, and stepping out of my comfort zone. Good for you, for taking a step of faith and doing volunteer work. That is no small step.

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  2. AvatarSundi Jo says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Powerful stuff. Thank you for sharing.

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    • AvatarAlecia says

      June 12, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Sundi Jo, good to see you here and hope you are doing well. I believe you have done some stepping out of your own this year? 🙂

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  3. AvatarMarissa D (@Reading_List1) says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:33 am

    What truth Alecia – and that this isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about acting with God’s help – instead of sitting and doing nothing, just waiting for a miracle of some sort.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Marissa

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    • AvatarAlecia says

      June 12, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Right! Acting WITH God’s help.That makes all the difference.

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  4. AvatarLinda@Creekside says

    June 12, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I kinda like being lazy. Gotta admit. His strength must infuse me if I’m going to be any use to anyone, especially Him!

    Hugs for you this weekend, friend …

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  5. AvatarJennifer Dougan says

    June 21, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Hi Alecia,

    I was struck by your quote from MLK about the staircase. Thanks for that. Stepping forward without knowing the end results. That’s what I’m doing right now in a writing project.

    And yes, the chocolate croissant was delicious 🙂

    Jennifer Dougan
    http://www.jenniferdougan.com

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  6. AvatarDolly@Soulstops says

    June 23, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Alecia,
    This: “Really I think it is fear of moving forward when I don’t know where I will end up that is the roadblock.” I can relate…Thanks for sharing your hard won wisdom 🙂

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