I thought it’d be a good idea to write something on the blog, considering how quiet I’ve been lately. It’s not that I don’t want to blog — I do! — but my personal life has been going through some major upheavals the past 2+ weeks, and it’s stuff I can’t really share at present. The amazing part is that, while challenging, God’s the one initiating the changes and not me. Which is awesome. As I said before, iSuck at life planning.

However, I do want to share something I’ve learned along the way, and it is this: just because something may be the right thing to do doesn’t mean that it’s the right time to do it. For instance, I know that at some point I will be hosting a video series with thoughts and discussion on Christian community life and church planting. But when I should start that series is something I keep submitting to the Lord. He knows the timing better than I do. Any time I’ve launched into something prematurely — and I often know I’m doing it since I’m filled with anxiety and confusion rather than peace and conviction — it ends up falling apart. But any time I’ve launched into something knowing that God has released me into that walk of life, everything’s come together in a beautiful way, and “flow happens” as Lance Wallnau would say.

Timing is everything. So as you seek the Lord’s will for your life, as you ask Him to show you your giftings and callings and the deep passions of your heart, make sure you include the WHEN and not just the WHAT and the HOW. In many cases, the “when” may be more the most important piece of knowledge you can possess.