Afraid to lose control
But feeling the pull inside
Louder and louder the longer you linger
A train whistle in the mind
You can always ignore but not avoid
God’s plan is always one step at a time
You cannot fully know the outcome
And yet you must leap as if you did
If you had to explain to someone else who had never felt a higher power call on their heart, how would you explain it to them?
April Group Chat
It’s that time again. Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces this weekend. It all starts Saturday April 30th at 10am PST
Founders will receive an addition email on April 30th shortly before 10am with their link for the additional chat with me.
Continued Blessings,
Graham
I have felt exactly what you described in your experience this weekend. My most recent was while I was walking on a beach on the Oregon Coast and the impression or message from God hit me so hard that it stopped me in my tracks. It was that “deep knowing” that I needed to do what I was being called to do. I couldn’t ignore it any longer although everything human in me resisted. I have found that when I try to ignore what I am hearing, it comes again from another direction, louder and more clear. The closer you draw to God and the more times you listen and say “yes”, your faith grows and you spend less time questioning and resisting. I’ve also found that once I do surrender, I can begin to see the purpose of the call and receive the blessings that God wanted for me. Doesn’t mean it’s always easy and not scary. Thank you for sharing your experience, Graham, as it seems very personal and profound for you. We’re all on this path together and can help each other learn and grow along the way. “No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor heart of man conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Graham, On my inspirational calendar for today, the following quote appeared which I think applies so greatly to what you shared with all of us today. "We never stop being shaped by God's hand for HIS perfect purpose - Each day is part of the process." To describe that feeling of how God personally speaks to me is through prayer, which offers me the guidance. It's exactly how you described it to me recently of that gentle feeling on your heart and at the same time that is so powerful, it gives you the energy to have the FAITH to move forward. Faith is not being able to know what's coming, but saying yes and trusting in God to take you through it. As you say, sometimes it can be a little messy, but at the end of the day, God knows better than we do what is best for us. I keep telling myself EARTH is temporary, because I know personally my soul will be with God/Jesus in the end. Another favorite phrase of mine which is from DonnyMac's "HOME" song is "TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN." I think many of us can relate to what you shared with us today. I know I can, and have many times throughout my life. Graham, don't ever doubt your calling because you have inspired me beyond words. I'm eternally grateful to God for HIM directing me to you and this amazing Substack community. God is using you Graham in many amazing ways. and you have a God given talent for inspiring others. I believe the BEST is yet to come for you and all of us.
I had an experience Sunday of whether or not to share something that was deeply meaningful to me with someone. It was NOT easy, and I kept going back and forth as to whether to share this with them or not. At church, while I was talking with someone, that gentle but powerful feeling on my heart which I know was from God said to just do it. Well, I did, and I'm so glad I listened to God. It wasn't anything major, but for me, it was definitely out of my comfort zone, but in the end I was the one who was blessed and hopefully the other was also.
I look forward to Saturday's Zoom call. Have a safe trip returning home and May God Bless You!
All the best!