When the future is looming
Are you feeling lost, confused, or unsure about your future?
If you know the story of Moses in the Bible, maybe you relate to the way he felt when God directed him to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land (see Exodus 3).
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At first, Moses didn’t want to be the one to lead them; he didn’t see how he could do it. But finally, he listened to God, and God showed Moses that He was really the one leading the way. And when Moses and his people faced challenges and felt they were wandering wearily in the desert, God was always there, guiding them every step of the way.
It seemed like I didn’t have a clear path forward in so many areas of my life.
There was a time in my life when I felt pretty lost. I didn’t have a sense of direction about what was next in my career, where I was going to live, or what further educational opportunities I should pursue. It seemed like I didn’t have a clear path forward in so many areas of my life.
As a student of Christian Science, it was natural for me to turn to God in prayer during this time. When I called a Christian Science practitioner to pray with me, she shared the idea that I am not a weary wanderer. And here’s the reason why, from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures: “Spirit, God, gathers unformed thoughts into their proper channels, and unfolds these thoughts, even as He opens the petals of a holy purpose in order that the purpose may appear” (Mary Baker Eddy, p. 506).
To me, this means that God has a purpose for each of us and blesses us with opportunities to express Him. As the expression of God, who is Mind, we reflect the wisdom to know our purpose. All we need to do is listen and be obedient to Mind’s direction, which is always good.
Praying with these ideas ultimately led to a mental shift and brought me peace about my future. When I understood that I was not a weary wanderer, but was always guided by God, new career opportunities unfolded that I could never have outlined. This then opened the way for new housing opportunities that had previously seemed impossible. And I even found direction related to my postgraduate education.
When I understood that God never leaves any of us to wander, I trusted God more and, as a result, was able to see more of His goodness expressed in my life.
In addition to these practical blessings, knowing that God was providing me with these opportunities helped me feel less stressed. I stopped looking for the next thing and focused on staying present in my daily activities and being grateful for them.
When I understood that God never leaves any of us to wander, I trusted God more, and as a result, was able to see more of His goodness expressed in my life.
I am so grateful to have learned that I am not a weary wanderer—and neither are you!