hey folks! lately i’ve been contemplating the following question – is it wiser to wait on the Lord before making a move or to make a move so the Lord has something to move through? i don’t believe the Lord wants us to be stagnant for fear of making the wrong decision since he can make anything good (and because fear is not of the Lord!), however, there’s also wisdom in not rushing into something too quickly.
perhaps it has to do with the situation, or the position of your heart, or your intentions behind the desired outcome. either way, it sometimes feels as if i’m on the fast track through a never ending round-about. trying so hard to figure out which way to go, only to find i’ve left my gps at home. (**key words- trying so hard. translation-not putting full trust in the Lord.)
typically, my perspective leans more towards the fact that life offers no guarantees, therefore, we must take risks! yes, risks are scary, but life is too short to be living at a stand still asking, ‘what if…?’ all of the time! 1 Peter 3:6 says, “Do not give way to fear.” Amen, Peter!
with that said, i’m also a big figure-it-out type of person. i like to have a plan. this is where i usually offer Jesus the option to take a nap in the passenger seat while i lead us straight into the promise land! haha bad idea! in essence, that is me saying to God that I don’t believe He has my best interest in mind, so i’m better off taking over. ….riiiiight.
i’ve learned the lesson of surrendering it all to Him time and time again- yet, here we are! fortunately, the Lord has an unlimited supply of patience and grace. in the midst of this seemingly ongoing question, the following verse has come up multiple times now (thanks, Lord)…
For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel,
“In returning (repentance) and rest you shall be saved;
in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15
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Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, (whoa!)
and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18
i’m thankful that i don’t need to figure it all out, and that He’s patient with me when that’s consistently where i find myself. i’m thankful for the way He asks for and lifts our burdens when we give them to Him. i’m thankful that He knows our hearts, and that in my weakness, He is strong! i’m thankful that He has the ultimate plan for us, and all we have to do is follow His leading. i’m thankful that He is patient and kind. and i’m thankful that His grace, peace, strength and love are sufficient as we continue on this adventure we call life!
take a peak at this sunset which gives us just the sliightest hint of His beauty!
blows.my.mind.
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