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How I Learned to Follow the Holy Spirit Instead of My Fear My Beautiful Souls 💛

This week has been a whole journey of reflection, conviction, and honestly… a gentle shake from God that I didn’t even know I needed. You know those moments when life places something right in front of you, and instead of stepping forward, you start spinning in circles like you’re on an emotional treadmill? Well… that was me. Actually, that’s still a little bit me, but I’m getting better. Let me share what happened, because I know I’m not the only one who goes through this dance with fear, faith, and decision-making.

When Opportunity Knocks but Fear Answers the Door

I had a few opportunities show up this week, beautiful, promising, exciting ones. The kind that makes your heartbeat faster and your imagination run wild. But instead of jumping, I froze. I kept circling the same question over and over again: “God, is this really from You?”

Even when everything inside me felt peaceful, I kept hesitating. Even when the signs lined up, I kept looking for another sign. Even when the door was wide open, I kept pacing in front of it like, “What if this is a trap? What if I’m being tricked? What if I make another mistake?”

I didn’t want to take a wrong step and end up lost again. And as a mom, a woman of faith, and a new entrepreneur building her life with God at the center… wasting time is something I absolutely don’t want to do anymore. However, here’s the truth: fear disguised itself as “wisdom,” and I almost fell for it.

The Scripture That Pulled Me Out of My Loop

Then, while chatting with my sister (God has blessed me; she is a wonderful one), she reminded me of a verse I know by heart but clearly forgot to apply:

Romans 8:28 (NIV)“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

That verse hit differently this time. It wasn’t just a reminder that God works things out. It was a reminder that He works things out for people who love Him… people like you and me… people who genuinely seek His will.

And suddenly, everything inside me settled. If I’m walking with God, loving Him, seeking Him, trying my best to live a consecrated life, why am I acting like I’m spiritually alone? Why am I doubting the Holy Spirit that lives inside of me? Sometimes we ask God for confirmation again and again, not because we need direction… but because we don’t trust the direction He already gave. Ouch, right? Yeah… I felt that too.

Trusting the Voice Within You

Here’s what God gently revealed to me this week: I’m allowed to trust the peace He places in my heart. The Holy Spirit is not some distant, silent advisor. He guides, whispers, nudges, and reassures. That still, quiet voice? That’s Him. That sense of calm you feel when you consider a certain step. That’s Him. That clarity in your spirit that says, “Go ahead, I’ve got you”? Yes… That’s Him too.

When I kept going back to God with the same question, I realized something: It wasn’t humility. It wasn’t spiritual maturity. It was fear pretending to be “deep discernment.” At some point, constantly doubting the Spirit inside of us becomes a way of saying, “God, I don’t fully trust the guidance You placed in me.” And that’s not who I want to be. That’s not who YOU want to be either. We forget that God gave us free will, intelligence, discernment, purpose, and His Spirit. Put all that together… and you are fully equipped to make decisions without being paralyzed by fear.

Stepping Forward Even When You’re Nervous

I finally realized something simple, yet life-changing: When you’re aligned with God, you don’t have to be afraid of every door. You don’t have to obsess over being tricked. You don’t have to fear taking the wrong road. You don’t have to exhaust yourself asking the same question that heaven already answered. When you walk righteously, seek God sincerely, and surrender your life to Him daily, you will naturally lean toward the decision He wants for you. Not because you’re perfect, but because He is faithful.

And honestly? That truth gave me strength. It reminded me that I can take bold steps without shaking. I can move forward without replaying my past mistakes. I can trust that if God opened a door, He also prepared the hallway.

This week, I chose to trust the peace more than the fear, the whisper more than the confusion, God within me more than the doubts around me.

And My Beautiful Souls… so can you.

Final Reflection

If God placed something on your path and you feel that gentle, steady peace about it, even if it scares you a little, move forward. Do your part, pray, use your intelligence, stay aligned with His Word, and trust that He won’t let you wander off into destruction when your heart is genuinely seeking Him.

You are not alone in your decisions. You are not navigating blindly. You are not without guidance. The Holy Spirit is within you. And when you walk with God… every step is covered.

So go ahead, take the step. You’re not walking in the dark; you’re walking in purpose.

In faith and forward movement, Laurie B.