Here was the last question from the post the other day:   In your experience, when you know you’re “meant” to become something/someone, yet there is a hurdle that looks to huge to jump over, what do you do? It’s like you know and feel you’re on the right path, but in the middle of the path there is a wall that goes for miles and miles. What do you do then?

1. First and foremost, continually pray for guidance and discernment throughout each and every one of these steps – seriously. . . it is my belief that without the Spirit’s guidance – we have very little chance of perceiving the fullest extent of God’s hand in our lives.  He is soooo far above us. . . His ways are so far above our own understanding. . . . everyday I acknowledge to Him that I have no shot at having a successful day without His Spirit. . . seriously!

2. Analyze your SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart/passion, abilities, personality, experience) to see how God has wired you up – and see if it lines up with your perceived calling. If it does not – then this DOES NOT mean you abandon the idea completely b/c God has done stranger things than that, but the analysis of your SHAPE will bring you to quite a bit of insight on how to proceed. . . .in both your strengths and weaknesses

3. Seek wise counsel - open up in detail to people that know you, AND will be honest with you.

4. Seek out an expert on this particular wall – ask them how to get through it - who knows. . . you may meet somebody through that search experience that God wants to connect you with.

5. After gathering all of this information: break the wall down into smaller steps if possible

6. So you don’t become overwhelmed, always remember – many times, you don’t have to knock the whole wall down – you just need to knock enough down to slip through

7. Somewhere around here – remind yourself of the story of Jericho. . . . . remind yourself of God’s soveriegnty amidst impossible barriers. . . . and remind yourself that He asked them to walk around a huge wall, get mocked, be patient, and blow horns for 6 days – i.e., the barrier will seem impossible to get through, there may be persecution, there will likely be a time of waiting and diligence on your part, and there may be be a time where you just need to do what God tells you – even if it seems a bit far-fetched

8. After each small step – reevaluate the wall to make sure it hasn’t changed (thus, there may be a change in strategy)

9. After each small step – reevaluate yourself to make sure you haven’t changed (thus, there may be a different plan for you or for how you specifically – based on your SHAPE – should move onto the next step).

10. Enjoy the adventure. . . . there will be ups and downs (and it is great to document those for later review - e.g., a journal), but I believe that in time – God will reveal it to you. . .