When We Pay Attention

“What happens when you pay attention to the desires God has placed in your heart? And what would happen if you don’t?"

We had the privilege of reflecting on these questions at our recent JumpStart monthly follow-up session. These questions brought clarity to our mission. Most of us have experienced being stuck, and it’s not a good state to be in. At those times, our dreams can feel like a mountain too hard to move. When we pay attention to the movement in our lives, we begin to realize it is necessary to live out our call. Only by responding to our call can we unstuck ourselves.

The more we let fear stop us from taking action toward our call, the worse we’ll feel. In my own experience, I tend to waste time doom-scrolling, and that subsequently disconnects me from my call and directly affects my relationships. I become remote and absent from my loved ones, and the restlessness can be felt in my soul.

On the contrary, when I allow God to calm my nerves and decide to move anyway, I find myself energized and more efficient in my work, and that in turn is reflected in the joy of my being. I become present for my loved ones, and most importantly, when I pray at night, the guilt of wasting time is replaced with gratitude for God’s grace that enables me.

Dear friends, meaningful conversations like this are part of the “un-stuck-yourself” mechanism. They stop us from overthinking and help us move. Moving means taking one step at a time, and taking these small steps with a group of people who support your mission makes what seems impossible, less daunting.

With lots of love,

Irene

This article is also published in fullyalive.live