Unknown

I took my dog out for a car ride to get dog food. I quickly realized my pup was not having fun.  Something changed and he became filled with fear and anxiety.  His body was visibly trembling and he was panting nonstop.  I made sure my speed was slow and turns were even slower. I turned the music down and skipped over a song looking for a softer melody.  My pup however kept trembling and panting.  No amount of pets or puppy talk calmed him down.

Once at our destination we head on into the store and all is good. As we get back in the car the trembling and panting start back up. I try picking him up and putting him in my lap however nothing changes. With the puppy back in his spot, I take off. As I’m pulling out, onto the road, I’m thinking how silly it is for him to be scared.

Just like that I sense God telling me the same thing.  Stuck in yet another unknown season in life, with different obstacles that keep appearing.  At this point if I’m honest there’s multiple obstacles a day that I don’t see coming.

This my friend is what happens in life. We go through these seasons of ups, downs and unknowns.  I had gotten to a point in my life where I became almost excited to see how God was going to do this one.  At times though that unknown season can start to feel like it’s too much, like I can’t keep going. Then I realized it’s not that I can’t keep going but that I don’t want to keep going. The fight has become too hard.   I’m feeling defeated and the fights not over.

That’s just it, it’s not supposed to be a fight that is fought from my human strength. When we are stepping out in obedience to God and the enemy is attacking every which way possible, this fight can only be fought by God. Yes, there is my part that I’m called to do.  I need to start with putting on the full armor of God. Once I miss this step then I’m stuck trying to fight without a soldier’s armor.  I’m fighting a spiritual fight with human strength, human sight.  This is one sure way to feel defeated real fast.

A few things I know, God’s still good. Yes, even in these unknown seasons.   I’m not giving up. That’s just what the enemy wants. God’s been giving me all the signs that he’s about to move. I just need to continue to stand on him as my rock.

Remember when your situation looks impossible God is in the business of doing the impossible. If you find yourself in an unknown season keep clinging to God and stand firm knowing that HE’S got you.