It can be a good thing

Oftentimes, God will use our experiences in life as stepping stones to prepare us for what He has in store next. Scripture tells us that He’ll even take the things the enemy tries to bring against us and turn them around and use them for our good. {Romans 8:28} He is always leading us on a journey of preparation.

If I’m honest, there are times when I want to do things my way and not HIS. I want to hold onto grudges, milking them for all they’re worth. There are times when I simply want what I want and that is to remove difficult people or situations from my life instead of trusting HIM. I have moments when I want to turn the other way instead of walking down the same grocery aisle meeting up with someone with which I’ve had issues. If I’m to live an authentic life, I have to admit there are moments when I would rather side-step those burdens than deal with them.

How’s that for honest?

That’s why it’s so important to keep our eyes focused on HIM. We have to trust that when we are submitted to HIM ~ even if we don’t understand ~ HE is ordering our steps. If something is not happening on your timetable, remind yourself, “God knows what He is doing. He has my best interest at heart. God is preparing me.” So while you’re waiting, or living in those difficult moments, don’t make the mistake of trying to figure everything out. If you’re constantly trying to figure things out, that will only frustrate you. Turn it over to God and declare, “God, my times are in Your hands. I’m not going to worry because I trust that You are leading me on a journey of preparation for all the wonderful blessings You have in store for me.”

It requires submission ~ submitting my will to HIS. It is HE who protects, HE who shields, HE who watches and HE who guards me. It begins with living at peace in HIM. Knowing that my only responsibility is to trust in the ONE who has plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and future.{Jeremiah 29:11}.

Blessings