As I grow closer in my relationship with Jesus Christ, I have learned so much about following His plan. I try very much to obey Him because I know it is best for me. But I don’t always get it right.

There are times when I have good plans, but they are not God’s plans. When things do not go as I planned, I always ask, “What are You showing me God?” I call these, God Redirects.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 
plans to give you hope and a future.”

– Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Be Ready for Change

Change is simply making something different. Change can be good or bad, but it is based on perception. Sometimes, you must let go of something to get something better.

If you follow God, you can guarantee you will only get His best for you. Don’t be afraid of change when it is directed by God.

God Is Trustworthy

God is the One I put my sole trust into. People, even those close to us, can disappoint you or get it wrong. We are human. We all make mistakes. But when you follow Jesus Christ, you can guarantee He is guiding you on the best path.

Obedience to God

Obeying God ensures you stay on His perfect path. Because I obeyed God when leaving my job, I knew it was not a mistake even during trials and tribulations. I am confident He was moving me in the right direction and getting me ready for what is next.

Abraham was seventy-five years old when he left everything (Genesis 12:4). This would be comparable to my age when I left my job in relation to how many years Abraham lived.

In my situation, God did not tell me to leave everything. However, this was my lifelong career. All my years of education, tuition costs, sacrifices, and experience in the workforce. I had over 20 years of experience when God asked me to leave my job as a full-time professor.

Pursuing God’s Plan

Even while pursuing God’s plan, I have seen God Redirects. We learn more by doing. There are times when God must show you the wrong ways, so you find clarity in what God wants you do. God will keep you on the right path if you continue to seek Him.

Where is God redirecting you?

Dr. Jessica Sapp worked in the health industry for twenty years before focusing on writing and teaching others how to achieve their authentic quality of life. She is the author of various books including Your Healthcare Job Hunt: How Your Digital Presence Can Make or Break Your Career, Psalm 100: The Perfect Chapter, and The Authentic You.

Jessica earned her DrPH in Health Policy and Management at Georgia Southern University and her MPH in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior at the University of South Carolina. She also has a BS in Health Science Education from the University of Florida. With her husband, Jessica is the founder of Surf 8 Christians.