Just being with God…an important lesson I was reminded of this week.

This past week has been a little difficult, personally for me. After a good 6 months of prayer, God finally gave me the ‘okay’ to make a decision to go into another area of ministry that I am passionate about. It is difficult because I will be leaving Children’s Ministries, and I don’t want the kids to stop having worship time, but on the other hand, I have such an overwhelming peace about making this decision. In addition, a friend of mine asked how I was doing, and I was open about what’s going on in life. It was as if the Holy Spirit spoke through this individual...

Have you ever felt as though you’re not where you assumed you’d be 5 years ago? Well pondering on what ‘my plans’ were and what amazing things God has done I am thankful for His work in my life, leading me another direction. Sometimes I feel as though I have to earn God’s favor and love. That is nothing but a lie from Satan. (Have you felt that way before?) Well, sometimes I have the hardest time just being quiet before God and letting Him speak to me, and me be silent. Well, this friend of mine reminded me that God takes great joy in me, and is already pleased with me. That brought me to tears as I was reminded of God’s faithfulness and never-ending, forever love. He just wants to be with me.

I say all of this to encourage you ladies that no matter what lies we tend allow Satan to feed us, God says otherwise. God has destined us, as women to be women of faith, pursuing Christ daily, making Him our first and foremost priority. As we seek His face, He will lead us in the direction of life that He will bring most glory to His name from.  It is my prayer that God’s desire and heart for my life become mine; not the reverse. Yes, I have my hopes and dreams, but even those don’t weight as much on my heart, than what I really, whole-heartedly desire from God.

I am reminded of Esther and Ruth in the Old Testament. I’m sure Ruth never intended on her husband passing away, moving to a completely different country with her mother-in-law, meeting another man from that country and getting married. Esther, an orphan, having her cousin Mordecai raise her, and end up becoming Queen of Persia and saving her people.

Whether you believe it right now or not, God has you placed in the place you are right now for a purpose. We don’t have to understand the ‘why’, but trust that God is working is beautiful plan out in our lives, as we daily walk in loving obedience to Him.

Let’s continue to trust God fully (like a trust fall into Him) daily, and watch with anticipation, how He works in our lives, and uses us for His glory and honor.

I pray you all enjoy a blessed weekend, enjoying the joy and peace and freedom in Jesus Christ!