Finding Your Own Path

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Hi Warriors, welcome back to Warrior Words.

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I'm so grateful to have you here with me.

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Today as we dive into something that's been weighing on my heart lately.

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Finding your own path.

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I know that sometimes it feels like the world is trying to tell you how to live

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your life,

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how we should move through life,

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and what success looks like.

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social media, the people around us, everyone has an opinion and it can get overwhelming.

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But today I want to remind you that your path is yours.

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That's very important.

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I'm going to say that again.

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Your path is yours.

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It took me a while to understand that.

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And, you know, I've been there feeling like I wasn't

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where I should be comparing my steps to others' journeys and feeling like I was falling behind.

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But I've learned that when we start to live our lives based on someone else's timeline,

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we lose sight of our own beautiful journey.

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I want to encourage you today, though.

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No matter where you are in your journey,

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It's exactly where you need to be.

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You're walking a path designed for you.

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No one else's footsteps fit into your shoes.

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And that's a good thing.

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God is leading you where you need to go.

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And it's okay if you feel like it's unfamiliar or it doesn't look like someone else's journey.

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So I want to share with you a few scriptures,

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not as mere words,

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but as reminders to keep your heart focused when you start feeling distracted or discouraged.

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The first one is from Proverbs chapter 3, verse 5 through 6.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

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and lean not on your own understanding.

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In all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your path straight.

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In the King James Version,

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it says,

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in all your ways,

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acknowledge him,

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and he will direct you on your path.

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There's been countless moments when I've

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I've been there.

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I've thought that.

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I mean, I didn't understand why things were happening the way they were.

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And I've learned to trust that God's plan is bigger than my understanding.

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Even in moments when I feel lost, trust that he is guiding me.

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In moments where you feel lost, you need to trust that he is guiding you.

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Your path is unfolding as it should, even when it doesn't make sense to you.

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And here's another verse that has been a source of strength for me.

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And it's Isaiah chapter 40, verse 31.

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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

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They shall

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Soar on wings like eagles.

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They shall run and not grow weary.

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They will walk and not be faint.

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Warrior,

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there is going to be days,

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there will be days,

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when your strength feels like it's running low.

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There will be times when you feel like you don't or you can't go any further.

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But remember,

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When you put your hope in God, he will renew your strength.

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You're not meant to do this alone.

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You're not meant to do this alone.

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He's with you every step of the way, carrying you when you need it most.

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For I know the plans that I have for you,

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declares the Lord,

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plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

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plans to give you a hope and a future.

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That's another verse that I hold close to my heart.

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Jeremiah chapter 29, verse 11.

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I know there are moments when you feel uncertain about where your path is leading,

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but this is the truth you can stand on.

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God has a plan for you.

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One filled with hope and a future that is good.

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Don't let your doubts creep in.

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Keep moving forward with the faith that your steps are leading you exactly where you need to be.

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It's so easy to get caught up in comparing your journey to others.

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I've done it too.

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I've said that.

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I've watched others move forward in their careers, their personal lives, their health even.

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And I've wondered why my path didn't look the same, but comparison is a thief.

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It steals your peace, your joy, and your focus.

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You are created for a unique purpose, and your path is designed just for you.

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It doesn't have to look like anybody else's, and honestly, it shouldn't.

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No one else can walk your

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journey the way you can.

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That's why it's yours and yours alone.

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It's okay if your pace is different.

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It's okay if it feels like you're taking detours or you're not where you expect it to be.

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What matters is that you keep moving forward one step at a time.

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You may not always know where you're going

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But if you keep trusting, you'll always be where you're supposed to be.

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And let's be real.

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There are days when the path seems foggy,

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when you feel lost,

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or like you're not making any progress.

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In those moments, I want you to remember this.

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It's okay to feel lost sometimes.

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You don't have to have it all figured out.

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When I find myself feeling discouraged, I remember Psalms 119, verse 105.

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Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

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This verse reminds me that when the road seems unclear, I can trust that God, God and his words,

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We'll light the way.

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Even when I can't see the full, the entire, the whole picture, I don't have to.

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He's guiding me step by step.

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So trust him.

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Warrior, if you're feeling lost right now, know that it's part of the journey.

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Okay?

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It's part of the journey.

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We have to find our way sometimes.

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It's in those moments that God does his most powerful work,

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shaping us,

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strengthening us,

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and preparing us for what's ahead.

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Don't let discouragement steal your joy.

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Keep going because every step is a part of your growth.

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Remember your journey is yours for a reason.

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Your path is unique, just like you.

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So let go of the pressure to compare yourself to others.

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Trust the progress.

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Trust God's timing.

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And trust that you are exactly where you're supposed to be.

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Your steps matter even when they seem small.

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Don't get distracted by anyone else's path, anyone else's journey.

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Your path is leading you to something beautiful.

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Something only you can accomplish.

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I'm proud of you for being on this journey with me.

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For staying true to your own path.

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And for choosing to be resilient day after day.

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So keep going, warrior.

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You've got this.

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So I want to thank you for joining me today on Warrior Words.

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I will be here cheering you on every step of the way.

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Until next time, stay focused, stay strong, and most importantly, stay true to your path.

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Be blessed.