Confusion isn't real.

What do you do when you’re not sure where to turn next? When you’re not sure what God’s will is for us at this moment?

You might find yourself asking: 

Should I step away—or take more action?

What should I do?

Well, contrary to what you’ve been told, it’s not complicated.

When Confusion Takes Over

I remember a moment in my life almost a decade ago when I was overwhelmed not knowing what step to take next. I wanted to go one direction—it was deep in my spirit, not just a superficial desire—but on the other hand, I felt like I had obligations to stay where I was.

I was confused.

I could see my life stretching before me like the Robert Frost poem:

“Two roads diverged in a wood… and sorry I could not travel both…”

For weeks, I went on walks with God, praying for clarity, but I felt this continual war of conflicting thoughts inside of me. 

A Word of Wisdom

Then I talked to my spiritual lighthouse, my mom. She gave me this verse:

“God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33)

Suddenly I understood, all the anxiety inside of me wasn’t from God, it was from the enemy. So I took another walk with God, still searching for clarity in his voice—and it came.

It was most certainly the road less traveled, there was a lot of unknown and uncertainty going that direction, but I’m so glad I took it. I’ve never looked back on that decision with regret.

Confusion is a front for fear.

Since then, I’ve reached similar forks on the road. And every time I feel that confusion creeping in, I remember that verse—and shortly after, I find clarity again.

Do you know what I’ve learned that confusion really is? 

Confusion is a front for fear. 

• Fear that the path you take might be the wrong one.

• Fear that you’re not actually hearing God’s voice.

• Fear that if you move forward, others won’t understand—or may even hate you for it.

Choose not to be afraid, and you won’t be confused anymore.

When I sit with God in the mornings and listen for His voice, you know what I hear most often?

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.”

The next time you’re struggling with a decision, look for the fear.

Odds are, once you identify it, you’ll find your clarity, too.

It doesn’t always mean that the right choice looks easy, often it’s the choice filled with the most unknown, hence the fear. But from someone who has chosen that less traveled road God was calling me down a few times, I can guarantee you, going with God is never the wrong choice. 

So choose courage over fear. 

Choose clarity over confusion. 

And go with God.