Unknown Country
God is a wild guy and I’d be a fool to say I understand why He does what He does. Lately, I’ve become rather aware of the unknowns of life and it’s kinda terrifying. All there is is the step in front of me, but even that seems like I’m stepping out into something I can’t see. There’s no sure thing. He’s leading me into unknown country and all I can do is surrender and trust in the promise that He is good. As Jesus has promised to be faithful and has given me vision for my life, I don’t actually know where I’m going. So doing what I’m doing makes me a little nervy. Here in a little over a week I’m moving to Gainesville, Georgia to do CGA, Center for Global Action. It’s AIM’s discipleship program. He brought it up awhile ago and I was like “nah God.” hahah! Goofy for that. I was just in Gainesville a few weeks ago and that’s when God made it pretty obvious that this is the next move.
A verse He’s given me is Isaiah 42:16 “But I’ll take the hand of those who don’t know the way, who can’t see where they’re going. I’ll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country. I’ll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure they don’t fall into the ditch. These are the things I’ll be doing for them – sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute.”
We’re not promised a life that makes sense or some step by step layout of what to do or when to do it. What is promised to us is God Himself. He is better than security or certainty because He himself is our security. What is certain is His character and His promises. So, I will not trust in circumstances. I will not trust in this life or the universe. They don’t give me anything. I will trust in His faithfulness, because He is the One who is Faithful and True. I’ll put all I have on Him.
So with all that being said, I’m ultimately excited. I see His faithfulness all over my life and I’m stoked that as I live I just get to continuously step out into more of that. I may not always know what the “what” is in my life, but I know the “why.” To know Him and to make Him known and that’s enough. He’s all I need.
I’m fundraising for CGA and I’d really love if you’d financially partner with me. While you consider this; know that you’re not just investing in me, you’re investing in the Kingdom of God. I’ve gotta have $2,000 before I leave town on August 2nd and then a total of $5,950. I’ve seen the Lord do pretty cool things through fundraising, and I know He wants to do more. Through your generosity, God will be made known. If you’d like to donate you can click the little donate button up there or venmo me! @Alyssa-Hammett
Until next time pals.
– lyss
