'What Now?" Moments

What now moments are those times when we have obtained our goal, or the thing we wanted or worked for in life. It does not matter what it is. It could be a degree earned, a partner desired, or the position or title worked for over time. But once it is acquired, the reality hits, and the ‘what now’ question appears. No one is exempt, or  ever prepared for it in life. We struggle, mostly in silent and secret, because we are afraid to share with others. For we think it shows we are weak, we are whining, or non-appreciative. However, the truth of the matter is, it is none of those.  The truth is we are in a place we did not plan for because parts of us never believe it would happen, and it is unfamiliar to us. While the fear of what others might think stops us, and we struggle along the way trying to sustain a balance. Resulting in a walking depression for some, an angry disposition for others, and distrust for the rest.

The ‘what now’ moments plague many, and the fear curtain is tightly pulled together. The pressure builds to get it right is felt, as we find ourselves in a place we have never been; its uncomfortable but desired. However, if we stop a minute and take a page out of Sauls, change to Paul’, life on his conversion day Romans  9:5-9 - … “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.  “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. ⁸ Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. ⁹ For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything…This is a huge ‘What Now’. For Saul was thinking he was doing right, and he got a big U-turn revelation in this moment. Yet, he did what most didn’t or won’t do, he trusted God. He believed with the faith that whatever happen, it was all in order. He knew before knowing, God’s promises are guarantees, not maybes.
The next thing Paul did was have faith, inspite of his fear. This does not mean there was no fear, but he did not let it stop him. He walked through and continued to do so, his entire life. Following this example of what to do in the ‘what now’ moments will not remove the question, but rather it will allow us to have more peaceful journey. It is our choice to seek it, the good and make the best choice, not the easy one, which leads to the authentic abundance life of blessings God meant for us all… It is each person choice, choosewell…