There’s something about the word adventure that tugs at our hearts. It sounds exciting, spontaneous, and free. But behind every great adventure is something most people forget to talk about: a choice. Sometimes, the most adventurous thing we can do is say yes to something that doesn’t always make sense on paper. It may be something that costs us or something that requires faith.

That’s the heartbeat behind our book, Always Choose Adventure. It’s not a travel journal or a bucket list of exotic experiences (though we’ve had some fun ones!). It’s our real-life story of saying yes to the unknown, again and again, because we believed that what God had for us on the other side was far better than staying safe, stuck, or scared.

The Adventure Begins with a Step of Faith

When we look back at the most pivotal moments in our life and marriage, they all started with a decision to trust God. Proverbs 3:5-6 is one of our favorite Bible passages:

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (NIV).

We’ve seen this truth in action. From leaving stable jobs in order to chase our dream, to opening our home to others, to sharing our life online in a vulnerable and honest way—we didn’t always know the how, but we trusted the Who.

And the truth is, that first step of faith is usually the hardest. It rarely feels like the safest move. It often requires sacrificing comfort, predictability, or the approval of others. But when you invite God into your decisions and trust that He sees the full picture, you begin to realize: the real risk isn’t stepping out; rather it’s staying where you are and missing what God has for you.

From Comfortable to Courageous

There was a season when everything in our life looked “fine.” We had the home, the routine, and stable jobs. But deep down, we were restless. We knew there was more, not in a striving or hustling sense but in the way we felt God stirring something new.

We remember praying, “God, is this all there is?” And He answered, not with a booming voice but with subtle nudges. We began to feel Him calling us out of comfort and into a life that required more dependence on Him. It didn’t make sense to everyone around us. Some even thought we were being irresponsible. But we kept coming back to Matthew 6:33:

“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (NIV).

So we did. We stopped obsessing over what made the most sense and started asking what would require the most faith. That question changed everything. Because choosing adventure isn’t about being reckless; it’s about being obedient. It’s about following the Holy Spirit, even when the GPS reroutes you.

Don’t Worry About Tomorrow

One of the biggest obstacles to choosing an adventurous life with God is worry. Worrying about the future. Worrying about money. Worrying about what people will think. One of the things we continue to remind ourselves is that worrying is essentially saying God’s not big enough. But Jesus spoke directly to this in Matthew 6:34:

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (NIV).

We had to learn—and keep learning—to live for the present. Trust is a daily practice, not a onetime event. There were times when we didn’t know how the bills would be paid. Moments when we had no clue what was next. But every single time, God provided what we needed. And not just financially—He gave us peace, clarity, and confirmation through community, prayer, and Scripture.

Choosing adventure doesn’t mean ignoring responsibility. It means taking it one day at a time, fully surrendered, fully trusting that God’s plan is greater than our own.

When It Doesn’t Make Sense

We’ve had people ask, “How do you know it’s God and not just your own idea?” Fair question. The great thing about following the Lord is that we have free will to make our own decisions, but ultimately we let His peace direct our path. And more often than not, it’s the crazy ideas that end up being the most God-ordained.

God rarely invites us into something small. His plans tend to stretch us. We see this all throughout Scripture. Think of Abraham, who was asked to leave everything and go to a land he didn’t know. Think of Peter, stepping out of the boat onto the waves. Think of Mary, saying yes to carrying the Son of God without knowing what the road would look like.

Hebrews 11:1 puts it like this:

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (KJV).

Adventure requires faith because you can’t always see what’s coming. But God can. And He’s never once left us hanging. He might not show you the whole map, but He’ll always give you the next step.

The Reward of Obedience

We won’t pretend this road has been easy. There have been doubts, doors that closed, plans that changed, and moments we wanted to turn around. But we wouldn’t trade it for anything. Every step of obedience has led us to greater adventure, healthier relationships, and more fulfillment in life. Not to mention, better stories.

In fact, the most adventurous thing we’ve done so far might just be sharing that story. We wrote Always Choose Adventure not because we have all the answers but because we’ve seen what God can do with two people who say, “Here we are. Use us.”

We hope it encourages and inspires other couples, other dreamers, other families—anyone who feels that nudge to step out but just needs a little courage to do it. Because the world doesn’t need more safe, predictable stories. It needs more people fully trusting and fully surrendered to the One who wrote the story in the first place.

So What Is God Asking You to Do?

Maybe for you, the next step is starting something. Or quitting something. Maybe it’s forgiving someone. Or moving away. Or staying put. Maybe it’s something quiet and unseen—something no one else will ever know about. Whatever it is, ask yourself, What would it look like to choose the adventurous route with God?

We’ve learned this over and over: His way is always better.

Our prayer for ourselves, for you, and for anyone reading is this:

That you would trust the Lord with all your heart.

That you would not worry about the outcome.

That you would walk in faith, even when it doesn’t make sense.

And above all, that you would always choose adventure.