that doesn’t mean you can’t do those things.
Nevertheless, we will quote that scripture in
Philippians, “I can do ALL things through
Christ…” (ya’ll know the rest), when we
really, really want to do something. But
when it comes to stuff we’re not comfortable
with, we tend to want to “stay in our lane.”
Don’t get me wrong. You know for sure
that there are some talents God didn’t hand
out to you.
Like singing. You know when you can’t
sing.
Or dancing. Yep. You know when
you’re not on beat.
Or drawing. Stick people, all day.
But other things, like speaking in front
of an audience, or teaching bible study,
or even helping decorate for the woman’s
conference, those things are doable (espe-
cially with a little instruction and practice).
And you should STOP staying in what you
deem your lane, because you don’t want
to be bothered, or you don’t want to be
bothered with the person who’s doing it
(OOOOH, I felt that in my belly, ya’ll).
Here’s the thing, God is bigger than
the lane you put yourself in. How dare you
confine him to one lane in your life, when
HE is the maker and giver of all lanes?
When you say, “Imma stay in my lane,” you
are basically telling God, “I hear you telling
me to switch lanes, but I’m not going to do
it. I’ll just stay right here”
Instead of telling God that, why don’t
you check with God about the lanes around
you before deciding to set up shop in the
lane you’ve been in (probably all of your
life). You never know, God just may ask you
to switch lanes and drive a little faster. He
may ask you to get out of the lane you’re in,
exit, and stop at the rest area. Be prepared
for the moments He tells you to get out of
what you’ve pegged “your lane.”
Who told you that was your lane
anyway? When did you get to owning lanes
around here? (Wait. I got carried away.)
Let me get to the bottom line. Many
times, we frame our mindset with phrases
that limit what God can do with his power.
Sure, there are some things you do better
than others, but if you believe that God’s
strength is made perfect in your weak areas,
you shouldn’t worry much about changing
lanes.
If you are weak while in the new lane,
God will strengthen you to drive the heck
out of that lane. If you believe that God can
really change your fear of another lane to
power over that lane, you won’t fret when
you’re called to do something outside of
your comfort zone.
The key, when battling with “your
lane,” is discerning God’s voice. He may be
speaking to you so that you can do some-
thing different. He may be standing at the
crossroads, dressed in His crossing guard
raiment of white, guiding you to another
lane. If you hear His voice earnestly and
clearly directing you in that way, you need
to change lanes, and get to the destination
He’s assigned for you in this season.
DiAnne Malone is a book author, college
professor and founder of Who’s That Lady Blog.
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