I sit here amazed by God’s greatness.
As I look at where I was a year ago… 8 months ago… 3 months ago… I am moved to tears. God has brought me through some tough situations. Some that I would rather not relive but am SO blessed to have had. I wouldn’t of had this last year any other way. It taught me what true patience looks like. Through that I was able to fall in love with God all over again. To experience His peace and comfort is so pure and rare that I cannot put into words how it has covered me.
Lately, I have been reading in the Psalms. As I was reading today I was reminded of something my mentor said yesterday. She told me a story that comes from The Chronicles of Narnia to connect with something else she was saying. It was the part in the book where the girls leans over the stream to get a drink of water. Right before she gets a drink she looks up and sees a the lion standing there. It was then that she asked if there was another stream she could go to and the lion said, “No.” The best part is that there is only ONE stream and that is the stream of life through Christ.
You see the Lion represents God in the book. The thing that moved me about her telling me all this is when she mentioned the character of the Lion. The girl asked if He was safe the response was, “He isn’t safe, but He is good.”
GOD IS NOT SAFE BUT HE IS GOOD!!!!!! Ah! I love that. (seriously gives me goosebumps)
I have learned that when my prayers change my heart changes. I stopped praying to get a job constantly and simply yet boldly prayed, “Your will be done.” It was then that He made what felt impossible the possible. When my focus is on Him and NOT me I have more faith. My whole perspective changes. I am His and He is mine and that is ALL that matters!
My dear friends I challenge you to sit and listen to God. Not to present your requests or desires but to listen to what He is trying to tell you. It has been my challenge the last month and I know it takes practice. Try and turn off the outside noise and your inner monologue and just listen. He is wanting to talk with you.
Love you guys!
