What do you do when the grace lifts for the old thing? Join Brandi Belt as she shares how to shift with God.
You may have plans or projects that you are excited about — but once you get in the midst of projects you realize the grace has lifted to complete it. This can be confusing and challenging — but it is essential to discern what God is calling us to do in those moments.
Listening to God’s Voice
As a follower of Jesus — you have the amazing opportunity to practice hearing from God and learning what He is calling you to do. When you step out in faith — there are times when we may feel a shift in our plans and vision. Your ability to hear God’s voice is instrumental in being able to follow where He is leading you and staying within the grace to do what He has called you to do.
Following God’s Vision
At times God will give you a vision for where you are right now and other times it’s for the future. As you are spending time with God — make sure you are allowing Him to speak to you about where you should be spending your time right now.
Being Led by the Holy Spirit
As you are being led by the Holy Spirit — take time in prayer, process what God is saying with the people around you, and share with the leaders of your local church or home group. You must follow the Holy Spirit’s leading and not be afraid to follow — even if it means taking a different direction than you thought.
Trusting God’s Timing
Brandi also shares a conversation she had with a younger woman who was facing a similar situation. This woman had been faithfully leading and pioneering something, but felt that God was speaking to her about a different direction. She was concerned about the people who had invested in her and the vision she had been working towards. Brandi reassured her that she understood because she had been in a similar position. It’s important to let the Holy Spirit lead us in all truth, even if it means laying down what we’ve been doing.
Taking Steps of Faith
Brandi emphasizes the importance of obedience and taking steps of faith in what God is showing us. While it’s important to hear the word of God, it’s equally important to put it into action. Sometimes, God may be speaking to us about something we haven’t considered or something we’ve been doing for a long time. It can be challenging to navigate both, but Brandi encourages us to trust that God will enlarge our capacity if we are meant to do both. However, there are also times when God asks us to lay down what we’ve been doing and follow Him in a new direction. This doesn’t mean that we didn’t hear God or that we weren’t faithful in what we were doing. It simply means that we are being led by the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to guide us where He wants us to be.
Transitioning to a New Season
Brandi highlights that we are currently in a time of transition and a new season. She mentions that she and her family relocated to Oklahoma City after feeling a clear leading from God, even though they were seeing momentum and fruit in their previous location. She also shares that she has friends who are going through similar relocations and transitions, all because they felt God speaking to them about something different. It’s important to recognize that these changes can be geographical, professional, or even within the church community. None of these changes are unbiblical, and it’s crucial not to feel burdened or shamed if we feel that something is different.
Ending Well and Starting Strong
Brandi emphasizes the importance of ending one season well in order to start the next season strong. How we end one season will often determine how we begin the next. It’s important to end with honor, love, and support for the people and places we are leaving behind. Whether it’s a geographic relocation, a change in profession, or a shift in church involvement, ending well sets the foundation for a successful transition.
Conclusion
In this article, we have explored the topic of when the grace for something is lifted. We have learned that it is important to listen to God’s voice, follow His vision, and be led by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes, God may ask us to lay down what we’ve been doing and step into something new. It’s important to trust His timing and take steps of faith in what He is showing us. We are currently in a time of transition and new seasons, and it’s important to recognize and respond to God’s leading. Ending one season well is crucial in order to start the next season strong. As we navigate these changes, let us trust in God’s guidance and have faith that He will lead us exactly where we need to be.