Priorities
It has been over a year since I have blogged. I have come out of a life changing storm, where God has chosen to give me a new beginning, much like He did for Moses. During the last storm I was in, I found myself so engulfed in the chaos, that I lost sight of everything. I lost sight of God’s plan for my life, His presence and His purpose. Now, that I have settled in, I have had time to reflect. One of the things that I have realized is that I needed to get my priorities back on track and I’m getting there. I have literally had to uproot my life and start all over again, in a land I am not from, but then again, I am not of this world.
The Lord has given me a new beginning and as usual, I am finding His new “assignment” to be a challenge. I think of Moses and Joseph most when I look back at what I have been through. The greatest part is knowing that I can find much comfort in both stories because at the end, the Lord’s plan is not wavered and His purpose is completed in both men. As I have been “catching my breath” from my own personal healing, I am seeing the dust settle. I am now seeing that so many times, I allow satan to distract me from God’s will for my life. He has been mighty and amazing in my life and there is nothing more important in this life, than living for Him.
accepting His assignment
I have never been good at accepting an assignment from God like Abraham was or even Mary. I know that every assignment should be received and responded with a “yes Lord”, but I have been more like a stubborn mule, kind of like Jonah. Have you found yourself running in the other direction when God asked something of you? Have you ever questioned God? I have.
My latest assignment is exciting and leaves me feeling full of doubt. The Lord has placed an assignment that is leading me to learn new things. I feel I can relate to Paul so much, right now. After Paul’s conversion, he had to take 3 years alone in the desert to “process.” Everything he had done in his life had no weight in God’s kingdom, as he had thought.
One of the most powerful verses of the bible is Romans 8:28. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Previously, I had gone through one of the biggest, life-changing storms of my life! I lost sight of God’s hand in it all. Once I got to a slowing down point, the Lord pointed me towards this verse. For years, I had recited it. For years I had memorized it, but I had failed to take in its weight. The verse states that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord. This verse does not apply to those who do not have an intimate relationship with Him. It only applies to those who do. Romans 8:28 is now such a verse that I cling to! All the things that I have gone through, have been allowed. They have been orchestrated by the One and only sovereign Lord of my life!
God has not just released me into pain and chaos, but is using all the pain for His glory because He has a plan for my life and He has the plan for your life too. As a busy Mom, I am juggling many things and Homeschooling my 3 kids. It’s easy to get caught up in things and forget that there is a purpose to every season. There’s one thing to focus on when going through a storm, it’s that you have to still go through it.
In the Bible, we read how Jesus was always present in every storm. Are you in a storm? The one thing we have to do is remember that Jesus is in every detail of our lives and we are never left alone, when going through a storm. God might be wanting us to ask, “what are you trying to teach me in this, Lord?” He might be using your circumstances for someone else. It might have nothing to do with you directly, but how you react and your behavior is going to directly impact someone that this storm is for. They’re watching you and studying this person that you rely on and call God.
So, if that’s you today, just know that either way, your pain is never wasted. Your pain is never gone unseen. It’s at this moment that you should see what Romans 8:28 has to say, “all things work together for your good…” This is where we are to trust His timing, His process and know with faith that the outcome, will be for our good. I hope this blesses you today. Stay anchored in Jesus. Ask God how you can glorify Him through this storm. Look to God’s promises and cling to Him. Never put a limit on God and know that He still heals, He still loves you and stay strong in His word.
Thank the Lord for the promises He has kept for you. Ask that He will meet you in the dark places of life. Know that He will come through, just as He always has. Never forget what He has done for you, many times over, in the past. Look to the future and know that God is in it.
Giving God The Glory 