Keep Moving
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." —Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
My husband has a logo on his car that says, "Keep Moving." While writing this devotional, that phrase dropped into my spirit. We can get so mixed up when we don’t feel the flow of the Holy Spirit. There’s a certain rhythm that comes with being in alignment with Him. When that flow seems to be missing, doubt often finds its way into our minds. We begin to ask God, "Am I on the right track?"
Listen, I love writing—it just flows like the ocean. Sometimes someone will say a word in passing, and it stirs my spirit to begin writing. But there have been times when that ocean feels completely dry. Instead of flowing, it’s like a slow drip, and I feel like I’m squeezing out every drop. I start crying out to God, trying to figure out why I feel off. There have even been times when I’ve stopped writing altogether.
When things get rough or we feel out of rhythm, we are not called to stop. I’ve learned that if you seek God and He doesn’t tell you to stop, then you must keep moving. I believe that in these moments, God is teaching us to lean more deeply into the faith He has given us—even when He feels distant. It reminds me of Job, Joseph, Esther, Naomi, David, Sarah, and so many others in the Bible. They kept moving even when they couldn’t sense God’s presence. He taught them to rely on the faith He placed within them, not on their feelings.
I remember reading about Beethoven and how he began to lose his hearing—yet during that time, he produced his greatest work! You’d think hearing loss would make him give up, but the strength and vision within kept him moving toward his purpose.
I’m also reminded of how David cried out to God in Psalm 27. He declared that no matter what came against him, his heart would not fear—because he knew God had already written his story, and nothing could stop God's plan. David moved in faith even when he felt no flow and couldn’t see God's hand.
We must be just as determined. No matter what happens, our feelings and emotions do not dictate how we move with our Savior. We move based on what we know God has deposited in our soul. We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7, ESV). Keep moving in all that God has placed in your spirit!
Key Takeaways
When your flow is off, check in with God—and then keep moving unless He says stop.
God is consistently preparing us for the next chapter.
Feelings and emotions do not dictate our actions; faith is our divine light.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
You can also follow me at JCC Ministries TV: YouTube Channel
My published books are now available at: Amazon - Life’s Journey Volume 2 by Jacqueline Crooks