My dear friends in Christ, have you ever felt like life is a road full of unexpected turns? One moment you’re cruising along, feeling a wonderful sense of freedom and direction, and the next, you encounter a detour, a sudden roadblock, a pothole, or even the unsettling experience of something we deeply rely on being completely dismantled. These moments are challenging, aren’t they? And in these times, when we feel disoriented and unsure of the way, we learn to cry out: “Oh, LORD! I’ve lost my GPS!”
The True Meaning of Mobility
Without a doubt, we all cherish our mobility in life, and rightly so! It’s more than just getting from one place to another. For many of us, mobility importantly represents:
- The freedom to move forward in purpose: To walk confidently towards the calling God has placed on our hearts, embracing new opportunities, and seeing His hand guide our progress.
- The freedom of cherished independence: To joyfully steward the gifts and choices He’s given us, navigating our paths with a sense of security and control that only comes from knowing He is with us.
- The freedom of renewed perspective: The blessing of stepping away from the daily noise, getting a fresh look at our circumstances, and finding the quiet wisdom that helps us move forward.
These forms of mobility are precious gifts. We work diligently to nurture them, and when they feel threatened, it’s natural to feel a pang of distress. We might find ourselves pleading, striving, or even wrestling to regain control over what feels lost. Yet, sometimes, in God’s perfect plan, we come to a moment where we simply must acknowledge: “This situation, Lord, is truly beyond my power.”
Finding Strength in Surrender
It’s precisely in these times of surrender, when our human efforts fall short, that the most beautiful truth emerges: our inner strength, rooted in Christ, is tested and refined. We have a divine choice before us. Will we yield to the heavy burdens of anxiety, frustration, or despair? Or, will we choose the path illuminated by His Word?
For those of us walking by faith, this path leads us to a deeper, more profound reliance on our Heavenly Father. The Bible beautifully reminds us to “wait upon the Lord” (Isaiah 40:31). This isn’t passive idleness, but an active, hopeful, and trusting surrender. It’s a conscious decision to clothe ourselves in joy and peace, even when the storms of life rage around us. We trust that God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts deeper than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9), knowing He is orchestrating all things for our good.
When something significant is removed from our lives – perhaps a familiar means of progress, a sense of security, or a long-held expectation – it often clears the way for something far greater. The dismantling, though it may feel painful in the moment, can be God’s loving hand gently, yet firmly, guiding us to a necessary recalibration. He encourages us to redefine what “mobility” means in His kingdom, and to discover innovative, God-given ways to move forward, perhaps on paths we never dreamed possible.
Navigating Life’s Way with Faith
The journey of life will always present its twists and turns. We will inevitably encounter moments where our cherished freedoms feel challenged. But by rooting ourselves deeply in His promises, embracing the resilience He pours into us, and finding peace in surrendering what we cannot control, we can navigate life’s way with an unwavering spirit, knowing that the Lord Himself will rescue and deliver us from every adversary (Psalm 34:19). Indeed, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).
Now, dear friend, it’s your turn:
In your own journey, how has your understanding of true “mobility” or “freedom” transformed when faced with life’s unexpected challenges? What new paths has God revealed to you when old ways of moving forward were no longer an option? What Bible verse came alive in that moment of unrest?
Dr. Buck / Christian Life Coach /
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