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September 1, 2015 ·

Ready to Dive In Toward God’s Possible?

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God's Possible

Do you remember the first time you stepped out to the edge of a diving board? The pool where I swam as a child had two diving boards. One regular spring board and one high platform. The regular one made me nervous enough, but I remember climbing up to the high platform one day. I’d watched so many others bravely, joyfully even, diving off, yet I stood there on shaky legs, unsure if I could really step off the edge. What would happen if I jumped? Would I make a fool of myself? Would it hurt when I hit the water? Would I be able to swim back to the surface?

I was reminded about the story of Joshua taking over from Moses to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua, who had been Moses’ second-in-command, the helper, the apprentice. But now, after wandering the desert for 40 years, the Israelites have arrived at the Promised Land. Only God won’t allow Moses to enter. It was Joshua’s turn to take the lead, so Moses confers the authority and power onto Joshua. I imagine Joshua standing on this threshold with the desert and all he knew at his back, looking out across the Jordan. Joshua knew his call was to lead the people across the Jordan to claim God’s promises, yet he had to wonder (maybe even worry) about this unknown.

Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide us among them as their inheritance. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:7-8 (NIV)

I’ve felt like I was standing on my own threshold, wondering if I could take the next step into the unknown. Certainly not on the scale of what Joshua was facing, but a step of faith nonetheless. God’s been calling me out into something new, too. I’ve been listening and taking steps toward that calling, but mostly as an apprentice in a season of growth and development.

As I waited and wondered, God placed the binoculars before my eyes and asked me to look out on the horizon at His dreams for me. I’ve been staring, trying to see clearly, but the binoculars just wouldn’t focus. Maybe they’re not meant to ever make clear the future. Only brief glimpses, outlines and vague ideas of what the dream holds. Yet day by day, pieces come clearer into focus.

Earlier, I wrote about taking steps, bold steps. Encouragement I needed to hear the most. As I read the comments and heard you talk about how you were encouraged to take your own steps, though, I felt a fraud. How could I write about such boldness, yet not be bold myself? So, I set about praying and asking what step was next for me. How could I take a bold step closer to that dream on the horizon?

So, here I am, standing on the high dive, alone, a bit afraid, and legs quivering. Ready to jump into the unknown with both feet, knowing only that whether I land the dive or I belly-flop, I will not drown. Whether the world views this next step as a success or failure, God is there to hold me up and carry me through. This is certainly a step on the path, a learning opportunity, and another test of my faith and trust in God.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV

What bold steps are you taking toward’s God’s Possible for your life?

Have you looked through the lenses at what future God is holding for you? What pieces are coming into focus and how can you take at least a small step toward them?

Let’s step out together in faith, “for the Lord our God will be with us wherever we go.”

I announced here that my latest step into the deep was to publish a series of devotional prayer journals. The first ones are now available.

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This prayer journal explores the very nature of prayer and growing a deeper relationship with God through prayer, while exploring nearly 20 different forms of prayer. Each day introduces a different prayer topic or method (from the Pray Deep series here) and then provides prompts for that day’s prayer.

My own prayer life has been transformed by using these varied forms of prayer and spending focused time “praying deep” and I pray this series will also spark your own prayer experience.

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This blank prayer journal allows you the space to create your own prayer experience, providing pages to capture your key scripture, your prayer, and how you hear God respond. You’ll have lined pages and a blank page for each day. It also includes a section to track prayer requests, along with a reference guide to all the prayer forms introduced in the Pray Deep series.

 

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Pray Deep: Finding Stillness In The Storm

A 21-day devotional prayer journal exploring Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Through daily prayers, explore stillness with God, experience Sabbath rest, and learn to hear and trust God in the middle of your life’s storms.

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Imagine God's PossibleThis post is part of the “Imagine God’s Possible” series. For more information or to read other posts in the series, click here: Dream the Impossible… Imagine God’s Possible

 

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  1. Abby says

    September 1, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Kathryn, how exciting! I feel those stirrings in my heart too but like you, the future is still unclear. Trying to take things one step at a time. Your new book looks like an excellent resource. I’ll be sharing this post with others! Blessings to you, friend.

    • Kathryn says

      September 2, 2015 at 5:34 am

      I’ve been in such a fog on the future for a while – knowing there’s somewhere new I’m supposed to go, but not sure where to step next. Not sure where this step is going to take me, but I’m super-excited to give it a try! Blessings to you on your own journey and discerning the next steps.

  2. betsydecruz says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:48 am

    This is a beautiful encouraging word, Kathryn! I hope you jump off that diving board and into the deep! I agree with Abby, below. I also feel those stirrings in my heart. I keep taking faltering steps, trying not to limit myself by my own understanding. I’m taking a blogging course right now that will be a considerable amount of work, but I’m going to go for it! (Not sure how to do it and keep blogging, but I’m going for it!)

    • Kathryn says

      September 2, 2015 at 5:35 am

      Thanks, Betsy! This journey of discernment is hard some days, not knowing exactly where to step next, but knowing there are steps to take. Good luck on the blogging course and finding your next steps!

  3. Judy Turnbull says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:38 am

    It’s amazing how stron FEAR can be right? Yet, when we put FAITH in the driver’s seat instead, a whole world of possibility opens up to us! I’m excited to hear about the steps you are taking. I took a bold step this summer too and gave notice at my job in order to pursue my own business. I’d been dreaming about it for years and finally I took the step. Then, God offered my job back to me part-time. How awesome is that! He opened up my schedule for me to work on my business, yet gave me back some of my income in order to give me time to develop it and not be completely without an income. Although FEAR can be strong, FAITH is so much better!

    • Kathryn says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:52 am

      What an exciting step forward for you! I’m still amazed at how He steps in once we take a big step forward. I had a similar experience a couple of years ago. I was ready to walk out on my job to pursue whatever this is He’s calling me to. The day after I finally took steps toward looking for a job, a new job in my same department (but better hours) fell into my lap. Fear is a constant adversary to battle but, wow, what can happen when we let Faith be our guide! Thank you for your encouraging comment!

  4. Mary Geisen says

    September 3, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I remember the first time I jumped off the high dive as a kid. After that one time, I was really to do it over and over. I believe that is what God tells each of us to do. Take that first step, jump and I will be there when you land and in between. Every step we take toward God is saying “yes” to Him and every “yes” helps Him to prepare us to do even more. I am preaching to myself right now but this is heaven on my mind right now as I right about brave faith for my 31 days topic. Hope you’ll stop by!

    • Kathryn says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:35 am

      Can’t wait to read your 31days on brave faith – definitely a topic I need to keep hearing and reminding myself.

      • Mary Geisen says

        September 5, 2015 at 11:20 pm

        I love seeing that you shared this at Weekend Whispers. Hope your weekend is blessed.

  5. sarahgirl3 says

    September 3, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    God’s got this! Congrats on your book-it sounds amazing!

    • Kathryn says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Thanks! Excited to see what this next step holds and where it’s taking me 🙂

  6. Beth Willis Miller says

    September 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Kathryn, I love this post, especially this quote, “Only brief glimpses, outlines and vague ideas of what the dream holds. Yet day by day, pieces come clearer into focus.” So true in my life, too! Many blessings to you ❤️

    • Kathryn says

      September 5, 2015 at 10:33 am

      such a treat when we get those glimpses of the dream and how the pieces may come together. At least something to head toward. Blessings to you this weekend!

  7. Suzie Eller says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:32 am

    That’s what is resonating in my heart as well. Thank you for linking up with me today on #livefreeThursday. <3

    • Kathryn says

      March 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      This is where my heart has been parked for quite a while. In hopeful anticipation, ready to jump off the deep end to follow His lead, taking practice jumps and learning to swim, waiting for His signal to jump.

  8. Cindy says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Kathryn, I can so relate! I have felt for awhile there’s something God has planned for me to do but I can’t seem to get a clear picture and I’m afraid it’s my blurred vision. Congratulations on making your “leap into the deep”! I enjoyed your post, Cindy #livefreeThursday

    • Kathryn says

      March 7, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      I’m not sure we’ll ever get a clear picture. We just have to keep stepping forward toward the fuzzy future and let Him clear up bits of the view as we go.

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