Where is God leading me?

   Lately (more than usual), I having been asking God for direction and purpose for my life. I have been blessed much more than I deserve so far in my life. God has given me more than I need. I have been blessed by the people He has surrounded me with. I am amazed by the life I've lived. 
In asking for this direction, I have been much more aware of my surroundings and how they impact how I am living. I have also questioned how my time is spent and how I can make that time more efficient. Also looking at how I am spending my money. A I living as God wants me to live.
   The life I live as I would describe it is good. There are no glaring weaknesses in my life. We all have struggles, and I do as well, but overall my life is very good. It is a life that exceeds any expectation I had in my earlier years. I have a job that provides for my family and meets our needs. In my spare time I am able to serve in our church which gives me great satisfaction. Do I need to change jobs? If so, what jobs am I qualified to do? And if I am provided with a job that requires changing location, will we find a church that suits us?
   I have a good life but I think God is leading me to change directions. It's not like He's providing a path and calling me to do something, it's more like there's roadblocks that I can't get through and He's directing me to find the better path- not better path but the best path. There are many paths out there and not all of them are good. At the same time, I'm not sure if it's God leading me. If it's not God leading me, is He trying to teach me something by providing these obstacles. Is He wanting me to work through these things and stay where I am? Does God want me to have a more joyful life? The moments of joy are very rare lately. God does love me and knows what I'm going through. I need to follow His leading. My biggest fear is He will lead me somewhere away from all that is comfortable in my life now.
   As a husband I have a responsibility to care for my wife. This fact makes it harder to discern what I'm supposed to do. If I was single, and didn't have that responsibility, it would be easier. "If" situations carry no weight with me. It doesn't make sense to spend any time or energy on those situations. What the focus should be is on the present situation and future results of those decisions we make. At the present time I need to have patience, watch for God's leading, and take a step of faith when He provides the path.

  Proverbs 3:5-6 
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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