Feeling Stuck? Why God Responds to Movement, Not Hesitation
If you’re stuck between two choices, constantly asking God for a sign while feeling nothing but confusion, this is for you. If you’re terrified of making the wrong call, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that most people don’t have a decision problem? They have a courage problem
Today, we’re going to look at the life of Abraham to see how God teaches us to find clarity not by standing still, but by taking the first step.
The High Cost of Standing Still
Let’s be honest. When you’re stuck, it’s rarely because you have zero idea of what to do. It’s because you’re scared of what happens after you choose.
You’re scared of making the wrong call.
You’re scared of disappointing someone.
You’re scared of regret.
You’re scared of stepping out of your comfort zone.
So, instead of moving forward, you stay frozen in the exhausting, in-between place. Your mind spirals, your peace vanishes, and your confidence erodes with each passing day.
The Bible has a term for this: being "double-minded." In James 1:5–8, we’re told that a double-minded person is "unstable in all they do," tossed back and forth "like a wave of the sea." Waves don’t choose their direction; they are controlled by external forces like the wind and the tide.
When you refuse to choose, life chooses for you. Fear chooses for you. Other people’s expectations choose for you. But God created you for so much more than that.
The Abraham Blueprint: Clarity Follows Motion
When God first called Abraham in Genesis 12, notice what He didn't provide. There was no map, no five-year plan, no detailed itinerary. God gave him one simple, powerful instruction: "Go to the land I will show you."
That’s not a strategy; it’s a single step.
Abraham didn't demand more details. He didn't ask, "What if I choose the wrong direction?" He made a decision with the information he had, and the rest of the plan unfolded after he started walking.
Consider the pattern:
AFTER he left home, God revealed his destination was Canaan.
AFTER he walked through the land, God promised him descendants.
AFTER he was willing to offer Isaac, God provided the ram.
This brings us to our first NOGT for today: God responds to motion, not hesitation.
A Practical NOGT: 3 Filters to Guide Your Next Step
So, how do you start moving when you feel stuck? You don’t need absolute certainty. You just need a framework. Here’s a practical NOGT you can use right away. Run your choices through these three filters.
Filter #1: Is this aligned with who I’m becoming, not who I used to be?
Abraham made decisions based on the new calling God had spoken over him, not the old identity that tied him to his father’s house. If a choice keeps you tethered to old patterns, fears, or a version of yourself you’re trying to leave behind, that’s a powerful clue.
Filter #2: Is this producing peace or pressure in my spirit?
Be careful here—peace is not the same as comfort. The right decision can feel scary but leave you with a deep, internal sense of peace. The wrong decision can feel comfortable and easy but create a nagging sense of pressure in your soul. Pay attention to what your spirit is doing, not just your emotions.
Filter #3: Does this require faith or just a fear of missing out (FOMO)?
If your primary motivation to say "yes" is a panicked fear of missing an opportunity, that isn't wisdom. That's anxiety. But if a decision requires you to trust, to be patient, or to step into something bigger than yourself, that is often the very place God is inviting you to go.
The Ultimate NOGT to Set You Free
Let this freeing truth sink in: sometimes God isn’t giving you new instructions because He is waiting for you to act on the last one He gave you.
Movement unlocks instruction. Faith unlocks direction. This is the core NOGT in action. This truth leads us to the most important NOGT you need to hear today, the one that can break the cycle of indecision for good:
You don’t need to see everything. You just need to do the next thing.
That’s all Abraham ever got.
One step out of his father's house unveiled the land.
One step into Canaan unlocked the promise of descendants.
One step up the mountain revealed God’s provision.
His entire journey was activated by simple obedience, not perfect understanding.
If you’re feeling stuck today, hear this: You are likely not missing information. You are missing movement. Ask yourself, "What is the one step I already know I’m supposed to take?"
Take that step. God meets you on the road, not in the hesitation.
If this post helped you, I'd love to hear about it. Leave a comment below and share one decision you’re wrestling with right now. Let's find our courage together.
P.S. If you liked this post, you’ll love the full breakdown in Chapter 1 of my book. Get it for free here.