So this week was a bit surprising. I quit my job and am now working full out on my coaching practice. For those of you who know me this is a huge step which only happened through God’s intervention.

I sometimes wonder why we are so hesitant to take a next step, to “boldly go,” For me, it has its roots in my fear of failure, the “what ifs” of life. Trusting God in the adventure has been hard for me. Taking a risk is hard too, but how do we ever go anywhere if we don’t step out in faith?

God is in the business of making all things new. He makes us new creations when we accept his gift of salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17). He makes beauty out of the ashes of our lives (Isaiah 61:3). He even promises to restore (make new) the years that the locusts have taken (Joel 2:25).

How many times have you seen God use your messes and bring something good out of them? I know I’ve seen it in my life –  over and over again. So why? Why is it so hard to believe that He has a plan and that the plan is the very best for us, no matter how scary?

A friend of mine once talked about risk as “falling into the arms of God.” I like that! I guess that’s where I will be as I work through (with Him) the next phase of my life. Good thing I have a life coach to help keep me moving forward.