Game Plan - Execute the Next Step // Aaron ShawGame Plan - Execute the Next Step // Aaron Shaw
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Pastor Aaron Shaw speaks about trusting God one step at a time, especially in recovery, and challenges people to move from delay to obedience. The message contrasts fear and comfort with small acts of faithful action and highlights that stumbling does not disqualify anyone from God’s care.
35:02•28 Jul 2026
Game Plan: Taking the Next Step When God Won’t Show the Map
Episode Overview
- Waiting on God is different from standing still; delaying action can be disguised disobedience.
- God guides one step at a time, not with a full map, and that single step is enough for now.
- Stumbling is part of the journey; those who follow Jesus "will never fall" because God holds their hand.
- Purpose advances at the speed of obedience, not information, so action matters more than endless discussion.
- A clear next step might be choosing Jesus, returning to Him, surrendering a specific struggle, or asking for prayer.
“Waiting on God is not the same as standing still.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol or other addictions when the road ahead feels totally unclear? Pastor Aaron Shaw speaks to that exact tension in this "Game Plan" message, aimed squarely at people in recovery who feel stuck, scared or waiting for God to show them the whole route before they move.
Speaking with plenty of honesty and humour, Aaron shares how his own plans for a business career were interrupted when God called him into ministry, admitting he tried to ignore it: "Wrong number, God." From there, he unpacks Psalm 37:23–24 and hammers home one central idea: "Waiting on God is not the same as standing still." For anyone trying to get sober or rebuild their life, that line lands hard.
The episode focuses on taking the *next* step rather than demanding a full map. Aaron stresses that God "directs the steps" – small, sometimes scary moves that feel massive when you're trying to stay clean, repair relationships or step into church community. He reminds everyone that stumbling is expected: "We are step takers who stumble, not leap takers who arrive." In recovery terms, that means slips don’t erase progress, and shame doesn’t get the final word.
This message is especially suited to those in Christ-centred recovery who wrestle with fear, control and perfectionism. Aaron points people towards practical action: write down one clear step for the week, bring even small details to God in prayer, surrender what needs to be laid down, and, for some, make the choice to follow Jesus or return to Him.
If purpose moves at the speed of obedience, what single step could you take this week instead of waiting for the whole plan?
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