what are you waiting for...?

So Kimberly introduced me to this new song (well, maybe it's not new, but new to me) that is absolutely amazing! It's called "Walk on the Water" by Britt Nicole. I so could have used this song for the last 2 months, but am so glad I have now added it my playlist of "songs to put on repeat indefinitely." :) It really emphasizes faith and your willingness to "take the first step into the unknown", promising God will be with you through all of it. It actually has the lyrics of "don't be afraid to move"...um, hello! I'm moving! :) Probably not the original intent of the phrase but still very cool.

I feel like the Lord has been slowly working on my heart, especially over the last few weeks, and showing me what true faith really is and how He is the only constant in life, my Everything. I think sometimes Christians get caught up in "waiting on God" that it becomes a crutch for never doing anything. I definitely believe the Lord does make us wait on His perfect timing, but if it's Biblical, you're actively seeking God's will, and Christ has laid a passion or desire on your heart, then go for it! Just do something! This is a concept that took me a while to learn. It has definitely been an emotional rollercoaster since deciding to move to Ethiopia, but I know the end result will so be worth it! This song has definitely been an encouragement (and I'm sure will continue for a long time to come) and literally took some words out of my mouth...weird! And to top it off, the song played on "Biggest Loser" tonight (one of my favorite shows!). I guess it was meant to be...here are the lyrics:

"You look around, it's staring back at you, another wave of doubt. Will it pull you under, you wonder. What if I'm overtaken? What if I never make it? What if no one's there? Will you hear my prayer? When you take that first step into the unknown, you know He won't let you go. So what are you waiting for? What do you have to lose? Your insecurities try to alter you. You know you're made for more, so don't be afraid to move. Your faith is all it takes, and you can walk on the water too!

So get out, and let your fear fall to the ground. No time to waste. Don't wait, and don't you turn around and miss out. Everything you were made for. I know you're not sure. So you play it safe and you try to run away. If you take that first step into the unknown, He won't let you go. So what are you waiting for? What do you have to lose? Your insecurities try to alter you. You know you're made for more, so don't be afraid to move. Your faith is all it takes, and you can walk on the water too!

Step out, even when the storm hits! Step out, even when you're broken! Step out, even when your heart is telling you to give up! Step out, when your hope is stolen! Step out, can't see where you're going! You don't have to be afraid.

So what are you waiting for?"