God has done a lot in 2014 thus far. But don't worry, I won't overload on you. I'll just say this simple lesson that God has been teaching my heart since the beginning of the summer:
THINK GOD THOUGHTS.
Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 10:5
Simple enough, right? Except if you're a hard-head like me who is so easily distracted.
However, God NEVER fails to remind me of His good and perfect steadfast love, and He is there to remind me of the reason why I live!
When I am so impatient in waiting for God's plan and I start to think about other things and different possibilities in life, I neglect the passion and specific calling God has put on my life. A wise woman in my life once said to me, "Molly, if you would just stay steadfast in God's calling for you, He could do great things through you!"
When I am only thinking of me and feeling depressed that I don't get to travel the world on a mission trip, I miss the opportunities to invest in the relationships around me and neglect the people God puts around me everyday. Sometimes it can feel easier to push everyone out, but in the long run it's lonely and dark.
However, Almighty God always knows how to pursue this stubborn heart of mine! I'm glad God never quits! When I cry out to God He always answers! Not in an audible voice but through a peace in my heart, a song on the radio, His Word, a friend, a brother or sister, an aunt; anything and everything that God knows will capture my heart! Sometimes I have to put in the effort and call or text someone, get off the couch, start my day earlier, plan the day so to avoid laziness (which God always reminds me to be "flexible, flexible, flexible!"), be bold and talk to my neighbor, my teacher or the stranger in the store, or to even go downtown to Mission Arlington alone for a few hours!
When I give myself away God never disappoints to fill me up with His satisfying AGAPE LOVE so I can give MORE! When I FIRST think of God's work and glory each day then I remember that today is HIS day, not mine. I remember that whatever happens today is for HIS GLORY, not mine. When I FIRST begin my day in God's presence, then all my fears and worries of life fade away like a flower quickly fading. When I FIRST think of God's unfailing love, then I can truly and fully be satisfied with JUST His love. When I wake up to each day thinking "Live to work for the Lord!" and not for me, then I see how everything, small or big, is God's blessings.
I can't do life alone. I can't overcome the struggle and pain alone. I can't be filled with joy alone. I can't focus at school, work or at home alone. But "I CAN do all things THROUGH Christ who strengthens me!"
Everything is in God's timing, and I know from the past that His timing is best. God knows the time when I'm supposed to leave and when to stay. God knew the time when I would FINALLY become an Aunt (September 22!!). God knew I needed NOT to take the May-mini this year. God knew I needed to rest. God knew the teacher I would have for College Algebra. God knows how this summer will end. God knows how the Fall will begin. God knows ALL.
When I focus my thoughts and my heart on my First Love, the less time I spend on what I don't need to be doing or focusing on things that will only cause me to worry and be anxious about everything. My First Love, Jesus Christ, helps me to "love like I'm not scared, give when it's not fair, live life for another, take time for a brother, fight for the weak ones, speak out for freedom, find faith in the battle, stand tall but above it all, fix my eyes on You!"
"We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." -2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB)
In Christ,
Molly Rae
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