Moving forward

Part of the process of moving forward in life is letting go of the things that hold you back from your purpose. Fears, hurts, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, doubt, etc. It is a difficult part of the process, but I feel the most rewarding because it seems there is instant emotional reward or freedom. I have been praying for the last 23 months that God would open my eyes. He has done so in the most amazing ways. And anytime that I have doubt, I pray and He opens my eyes as to where that doubt is formed. It is not from Him, but from me and I need to then repent of the doubt and again tell Him that I trust Him with my life, no matter what He has planned for me. The doubt is removed instantly! Does that mean that I don't ever doubt again? No, I do. And I pray, and God in his unending mercy and grace, shows me again that my doubt is from me, not Him. Thank you Lord for your patience. For showing me that fear, anger, hurts, bitterness, unforgivess, doubt, etc. come from within my heart and mind and not from you. That you have a better plan for my life. "For I know the plans I have for you," declare the "Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) What is there to be doubtful or angry or bitter or resentful or fearful about when you read that promise from God?! Nothing. He has opened my eyes and He will open yours if you ask Him. But be ready to see the world in a different way. Be ready for Joy and Hope. Be ready for an adventure. I still don't know where God is leading me. I feel like I am packing and preparing for a journey with an unknown destination and departure date, but it will be the journey of a lifetime. "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God" Psalm 42:5