Is your love for work starting to fade without any reason? Or are you sick and tired of your daily routine? Maybe God is sending you a sign that He is leading you somewhere else–somewhere new and more exciting.
God will intervene in your affairs when they are taking you away from the path He has set for you. Moreover, always remember that you are on a constant journey. You are meant to keep moving.
When you become too comfortable in your present condition, it must be the time to go on forward. God has the strategies to get your attention and to lead you in the right way that He wants you to go.
How to Know When God is Leading You Somewhere Else
Here are the signs that God is leading you somewhere else
1. Being redirected
Suppose some things start to fall apart. It could be a sign that you are doing something opposite to God’s will. Usually, He will correct you in the way that you will listen or pay attention, just like through a heartbreaking job loss, breakup, or other disappointments. Things like these will remind you to reconsider your actions or decisions.
If you are in a current situation, God could be redirecting your path. He could be leading you to something better–or the right course for you. Trust God’s wisdom by seeking His will for your life.
Psalm 37:4-5 tells us, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.”
2. New doors and opportunities
One of the signs that God is leading you somewhere else is that new doors are opening for you. Usually, it is hard to take a risk on new opportunities because you are already used to what you have. However, these could actually be greater, and God will probably use you for His glory in new fields.
So, do not be afraid of taking the risk in trying the new opportunity that God opens for you. If you do not step out of your comfort zone, you will never reach the place that God has prepared for you. Always have faith in God’s plan because He will never leave you alone in the transition period.
3. No more provision
Do you feel like lately, you have had a hard time making both ends meet? It seems that you are unusually struggling financially. It could be because of business bankruptcy, job loss, or maybe some unexpected expenses arose. If you experience this kind of trouble, ask God for wisdom. He may be leading you and your family somewhere else; that is why He lets the source of your provision dries up in your current comfort zone.
However, there could be other reasons for financial problems. For example, maybe you simply have to discipline yourself when it comes to managing your money. Or probably your faith is being tested. That is why you need to be more prayerful.
4. Shift of passion
Sometimes a loss of interest in your favorite activities could signify that God wants you to move on in life. For instance, maybe you used to love sports; that is why you have been pursuing a career as an athlete. However, now that you have started a family, you probably feel like focusing on having a business.
The change in your passion could be a sign that God wants you to pursue a different path now. So, you should search your heart and find out what interests you most now. Maybe it can give you a clue to where God is leading you next.
5. Beckoning desire to move
If you are currently dreaming about moving somewhere or trying a new job or lifestyle, you can consider it a sign. Sometimes, God puts desires in our hearts to serve as our guide in making decisions and actions.
Nevertheless, it is important to keep praying to confirm God’s will. He can confirm it through several ways, such as the circumstances, the people around you, and His Word. If everything seems to align with your desire, it could be the right thing to do.
6. No way back
Circumstances probably took you out of your job, relationship, organization, or social network. Of course, it would hurt a lot. However, it was maybe God’s way of saving you from something that would not make you grow or could even harm you. How can you verify this truth?
If you have tried regaining or returning to what you lost but to no avail, it could be a confirmation. A door shut before you probably tells you to turn around and start moving on to a new destination. If this is God’s will, someday, you will be thankful for the closed door.
Sometimes, it takes things out of control to redirect your path. For example, maybe God has been telling you to move forward for a long time, but you never listened. For that reason, He could have allowed unpleasant situations to get you moving.
For example, God could have been telling you to leave your recent relationship. Since you thought love was enough, you had been stubborn against all odds. Then, later, you found out that your partner had been cheating on you. Sadly, when confronted, you were not chosen. It may be painful, but God can lead you to a better relationship, and you will be thankful for what happened.
8. Situation requires
Another sign that God wants you to be somewhere else is the situation itself. Sometimes, things could happen outside your plans, and you would have to move according to the turn of events. It may be unpleasant for a time, but if you trust God, things will be better eventually.
For instance, you probably planned to work abroad. However, while processing it, you discovered that you and your spouse are having a baby. The delicacy of the situation could result in the cancellation of your plan. Nevertheless, your frustration would eventually be replaced with bliss once your baby comes out, especially if you get to land an excellent job in your place.
9. Failure
Do you feel upset because you have failed to achieve your goal? Are you discouraged, and do you not want to pursue your dreams anymore? Instead of letting disappointments keep you down, why not turn to God and ask Him for wisdom? He probably wants you to learn something from your failure.
God can use your failure to redirect you to a better path. Maybe, He allowed you to fail in something because you are meant to excel in something else.
10. Confirmation through a godly counsel
One of the ways to confirm God’s will for your next phase in life is through the counsel of spiritually mature people, such as your parents and spiritual leaders. Through prayers and biblical wisdom, they can give you advice that is aligned with God’s will.
Proverbs 11:14 says, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
Pray More
Whether you are already convinced that God wants you to move somewhere else or not, you need to pray a lot. Seek His will through His Word and other confirmations from Him. You must also ask for wisdom in discerning which way He wants you to go. Therefore, keep praying until everything becomes clear enough.
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