“I keep asking God, ‘Just tell me what to do, and I’ll do it’!” My friend Lynn* has devoted years to following God’s call on her life.
But now, she’s at a crossroads.
“I’ve been crying out to God for direction,” she tells me, “and I have assurance that He is with me. But I’m not hearing any clear next step from Him for this new season. I feel stuck.”
Lynn knows, in her head, that there’s no perfect step-by-step plan.
“I just wish I knew for sure what to do next,” she sighs.
As we continue our conversation, I realize she’s afraid. She’s afraid of taking risks, afraid of messing up at such a pivotal time.
She wishes she could get absolute clarity and direction before taking her next step.
But so often we don’t find clarity and direction before taking action — we gain clarity and direction by taking action.
The One Thing You Need to Clarify Your Current Calling
Do you sometimes wish that your current calling came with exact details of what to do? Maybe a step-by-step plan so you know for sure you are following God’s “perfect” plan for you life?
Maybe, like my friend Lynn, you’re trying to navigate a life transition, all by yourself.
The problem with this approach? We quickly become isolated without even recognizing it. We get stuck in our own heads — ideas, options, and worries swirling wildly around — until fear takes over and paralysis sets it.
For my friend Lynn, her next step was to connect with a group of her Like-Minded Peeps.
And if you want clarity about your current calling, you need to find your Like-Minded Peeps, too … people who achieve what you desire to accomplish.
The Power of Finding Your Peeps
The rewards of connecting with your Like-Minded Peeps are numerous.
- You’ll replace confusion with clarity.
- You’ll exchange that stuck feeling for renewed energy, inspiration, and creativity.
- You’ll move beyond over-analysis as you watch others take imperfect action that leads to success.
- You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of new ideas.
But the benefits of finding your Like-Minded Peeps goes beyond you.
Collaborating with your Like-Minded Peeps won’t just add a little to your life; the benefits of mutual contribution and encouragement will multiply in everyone’s lives.
Best of all, you’ll be reminded of what is so easy to forget during times of change.
One Small Win: Your calling matters. You make a significant difference. Yes, you really do.
It’s time to find your Like-Minded Peeps.
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(*Not her real name)
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Love this Mary Lou! Yes, we need to take action and then trust that God will show us the next step. When we are surrounded by people who are seeking God and dreaming big, we are encouraged to keep dreaming and believing. Thanks for sharing!
Leigh Ann, perfect timing. I needed this reminder right now. Thanks for connecting.
Mary Lou, this line cannot be over-emphasized:> “we gain clarity and direction by taking action.”
One of my favorite business authors is Jim Collins. He talks about finding business direction by shooting bullets before cannon balls. Bullets are small and inexpensive, so you can take a lot of risks in a lot of directions with them. Once you hit something (a target) you start firing cannon balls at it.
This is no different. I had something of a glowing ember within to write and to speak. So, as you noted, I took action by attending the West Coast Christian Writers conference, and the Leverage Speaker Conference, both in early 2017. The glowing ember is now a blazing bonfire. The glow was confirmed by the experience tied to the action!
Preach that one sister!!
Thank you so much for your encouragement Damon. That’s interesting about the bullets and cannon balls. So true.
I also loved Leverage, what a great experience. I’ve never been to WCCWC, but I hear so many wonderful things about it.
Sole to soul. I wanted to share a picture, will post to FB. When we have unequally yolked peeps and partners in life we look like two different shoes going in opposite directions. Our foundation and lives do not match. Like minded peeps and partners are like a matched set of shoes. The polish on toes are even the same. Everything is similar and headed forward. If you have gotten dressed in the dark, it’s easy to put on a similar shoe, but in the light, it is clearly not the right one. Recently, I was at Payless, for a Spring sale of course. After looking at dozens of shoes, I found a few to try on. The young sales gal was so helpful. I asked if she was married?. She said she had just broken up with her boyfriend. I rambled on about what I Iooked for in shoe selection due to age and body changes. Then I said, finding a man is like finding the perfect shoe. With any relationship, we have to know what works and what doesn’t. Best of luck finding the perfect pair.
That’s fascinating Bridget, thanks for connecting.
So true. I’m amazed by the support and encouragement I receive from my peeps. They keep me moving forward!
Hi Elizabeth, I am confident that you do the same for others. Thanks for connecting.