Hello 
Tis another freezing day here in Wisconsin. Just another reminder that my body is not made for northern winters haha. Not a fan. Well the last couple weeks have been a busy for sure. Doing a lot of preparation for next years spring tour and preparing for another round of recording. Booking, planning, and seeking God on where He would like me to go, what He would like me to do. It’s crazy. We all have so many options in our life. In so many ways we can completely pick our path. In some ways it is a paralyzing blessing we have here in the “land of opportunity”. I guess I can’t speak for you, but I know for myself life is a lot simpler when my options are few. I can get overwhelmed so easy when I could go in million different directions. And often times the fear of making the wrong decision prevents me from making any decision at all. Which ironically is a decision in and of itself.
I have to constantly remind myself that it is good to be diligent and making smart and wise decisions, but also not to be afraid of making mistakes. That God is with me no matter what. If our heart is right and desire is right, I believe he will honor which ever path we chose to serve Him. And will He will guide the necessary changes in His timing. But we need to be willing to get that ball rolling and make the moves. My old mentor told me a long time ago God can only steer us if we are moving, just like a car. You can turn the wheel all you want but unless the car is moving it will never turn.
I just turned 30 this December and it is pretty cool. Kind of scary, but mostly cool. Although I have received my fair share of old jokes and heckling from my younger counterparts, I feel anything but old. I feel right where I am suppose to be. On a journey with some of the road behind me and much of the road yet to come. It is exciting to think what lays down that road and also to think about all I have learned from the experiences I have already had. The good, the bad, and the beautiful. And that no matter what turns we take, no matter which forks we chose, GOD IS WITH US. He is our companion. He is our guide. He is our protector. He is our redeemer. And He will never abandon us.
May I encourage you to live freely today? You have been created with beautiful passions and gifts. And the possibilities may seem overwhelming and scary. You may feel like you have no idea what to choose or what path to take. But I encourage you to seek Him today. You may hear something unbelievable. Or you may hear absolutely nothing at all. But know this. You are loved and the One True Living God is with you. And He wants you to move so he can guide you to the places He has prepared. Do not let the fear of failure or the overwhelming options keep you from the path.
Live life to the fullest today. Enjoy the freedom you have and the ability He has given you to choose. With the complete knowledge and confidence that GOD is with YOU and will guide you as you go!!
“Be still and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations. I am exalted in the earth.” The Lord of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah! Psalm 46:10-11
