What If God Says Go Before You’re Ready? Faith, Surrender & Taking the Next Step

What if God is asking you to move… but you don't feel ready? What if you're standing at the bottom of the staircase, asking God to turn on every light so you can see exactly where you're going? Sis… that's not how faith works. In this episode of Girl, Date the Good Guy, we're talking about what it really looks like to trust God when you don't have the whole plan. We start with Psalm 37:4 and the desires of our hearts—and why delighting in God isn't about treating Him like a genie who gives us everything we want. When we fully surrender our lives to Christ and walk with Him, He begins transforming our hearts and aligning our desires with His. And that's where faith comes in. Because sometimes God doesn't give you the whole staircase. He gives you the next step. I'll share what I've been learning about having what I call “crazy faith”—including moments when God has asked me to move, release things, and prepare for what's next without knowing exactly how everything would come together. We'll talk about: Why faith doesn't require you to see the whole picture Why surrender has to come before the step What Psalm 37:4 really means about the desires of your heart How God begins to align our desires with His as we walk with Him The difference between faith and certainty Why being afraid doesn't mean you don't have faith What Abraham teaches us about going without knowing where you're going Why faith eventually requires movement What to do when God says “go” before you feel ready Why you shouldn't let fear become your GPS How faith applies to your love life, singleness, waiting, and relationships Why you don't need the whole love story to obey God today How to recognize and take your next step And maybe the biggest question of all: What if the thing you're afraid to step into is actually the place God is taking you? You don't need to see the whole staircase. You just need to trust the One who's leading you. Scriptures Mentioned Psalm 37:4 Jeremiah 29:11–13 Proverbs 3:5–6 John 15:7 Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:8 Holy Reflection Take some time this week and ask yourself: What step have I been afraid to take because I don't know what happens after it? Have I truly surrendered the outcome to God? What is God asking me to do next? Not step seven. Not the whole staircase. Just the next step. This is your Holy Rescue. 🤍 I'll see you next Thursday at 5:00 AM. STAY CONNECTED 💌 Join The Holy Rescue Newsletter When you join the newsletter, you'll receive: 🎧 Podcast updates, listener Q&As, and behind-the-scenes moments. 🔐 Early access to upcoming releases, special announcements, and new drops inside The Vault. A curated collection of creations, art prints, books, resources, and meaningful pieces from this journey. 📖✨BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN THE BOOK DROPS! 📖✨ 👉 https://girldatethegoodguy.com 🎧 Listen to Girl, Date the Good Guy Follow the show so you never miss an episode. ⭐️ Help Another Woman Find Her Holy Rescue If this episode spoke to your heart today, please take 30 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your words help the algorithm push this message out to the exact woman who needs this rescue right now. 🤍 👉 Click Here to Leave Your Review on Apple Podcasts (If you are on an iPhone, this link will open your Apple Podcasts app instantly. If you are on an Android or desktop, it will guide you through the quickest way to leave your Apple review!) Thank you for walking this journey with me, sis. Keep your eyes on Jesus! 👑 🤍 Connect with Emily [email protected] Listen to Emily's Song Want a little more Emily Jordan? Listen to “I'm a Real Woman” by Emily Jordan on Apple Music. Listen to “I'm a Real Woman” on Apple Music