Good Shepherd

Tomorrow I start a new journey…a journey diving into more of my story…a journey that has yet to reveal hidden treasures…but a journey nonetheless.  I am one to read self-help books, research ways to live better, more healthfully, challenge myself, but what I am about to embark on I have never fully attempted before.  I have signed on to work with a Life & Spiritual Coach to help me navigate this next season in my life.  Life coach?  Spiritual?  What you talking’ ’bout Willis?

Well…let me ask you this.  Have you ever just felt stuck?  You know…that feeling of “Yes, I have accomplished this and that, I am doing new things, but I feel like I am going around in circles in certain areas of my life”….that feeling?  A Life Coach helps you get UNSTUCK by asking you guided questions, listening to what you have to say, and challenging you to dig deeper.  Sounds interesting, right?  It does to me.

I recently had the opportunity of hearing a Life Coach, whom I was only familiar with because of a few books I read, while I attended a weekend retreat.  This retreat was designed to be a catalyst to allowing God reclaim your heart amidst all of life’s pains and disappointments.  I’ve been in this “PROCESS” for the last three years and realized that I felt very stuck.  In my efforts to get unstuck, I contacted the organizer of the retreat to see if this Life Coach was open to taking on a project, like me, and if he was willing to coach long distance (I wanted to work with someone who did not know me at all).  To my surprise, within a few days of that email, I had a new message from this Life Coach setting up a time to chat and see if we would make a good team.  I liked his approach already.  Needless to say, my first meeting with him will be tomorrow.  I’m excited and nervous all at the same time.  I’m ready and willing to do the work and I know that only good things will come out of this.  I just know that I will have to face some things from my past and I don’t know how it will all turn out.

I am entrusting this man to lead me and guide me….much like a shepherd leads his sheep.  I was recently introduced to a song that has been on repeat since I first listened to it.  In this life, the process of becoming more like Christ, the waiting for His plans to be revealed, I realize I am truly a “pilgrim on a journey.”  And what always amazes me is how much God is in every little detail of our lives.   God quickly reminded me of Psalm 23.  As the “Good Shepherd,” He is trustworthy.  He will lead and guide me.  He will restore my soul.  He will comfort me.  He will never leave me.  He has prepared good things for me.

So here it goes…a leap of faith…”this walking on water experience is just the beginning”

Good Shepherd by Amanda Cook (Listen Here)

In the process
In the waiting
You’re making melodies over me
And your Presence
Is the Promise
For I am pilgrim on a journey

And you will lift my head above the mighty waves
You are able to keep me from stumbling
In my weakness, You are strength that comes from within
Good Shepherd of my soul
Take my hand and lead me on

You make my footsteps
And my path secure
So walking on water is just the beginning
Cause my faith to arise
Stand at attention
For you are calling me to greater things

Oh how I love You
How I love You
You have not forsaken me
Oh how I love You
How I love You
With You is where I want to be