God never ceases to blow me away.
I have to admit, the past few weeks were a little rough for me. With the semester coming to a close, there is so much that needs to be done. With my group projects, exams, getting ready for my mission trip, and so much more, it’s been crazy.
I tried to be strong enough, instead of relying on God’s strength. Of course, as you know, my strength was not enough and I was overwhelmed.
My pastor’s sermon was a major wakeup call. I went to service Saturday night and it moved me so much that I went to worship again Sunday morning…which of course turned into me listening to the sermon once more. Apparently God needed me to hear that message twice and I’m glad I did.
There were two major points that I took away from it. The first being: TO CRY OUT TO GOD IN THE PRESENT.
Worshiping God is one way to cry out to Him. It helps me lift my burdens and anxieties to Him. I was never meant to carry them in the first place. So for me, this is why I attended service again on Sunday morning. I NEEDED to worship with abandon. And boy did it feel amazing! A huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders.
The second point was: TO TRUST IN GOD’S POWER IN THE FUTURE.
Oh, the future. I’m more of a spontaneous person, but with trying to raise money and potentially trying to see what I might do after missions—whether it be going back to school or living abroad or something I haven’t even thought of because it’s all in God’s plan—well I do stress out unnecessarily. However, when I look back and see all that God has done and who He is as my father and provider, my future is incredible!
After weeks of struggling, this sermon helped me change my mindset. I started off with cleaning up both my inner and outer sanctuaries. This meaning that I’ve actually physically cleaned up my room, my house, started reading the Word again, did devos, went to the beach and spent quality time with God. In essence, I’m going on a soul detox.
Today I woke up with a purpose and a joyful heart. By giving my anxieties to God, I went about my day feeling lighter and thankful. I knew that God provided for me in the past, and that He will provide for me in the future.
That’s when God floored me.
Just a bit of background, I spent a big chunk of money each month for the past few months for family reasons. Of course the timing wasn’t the best what with trying to raise over $16k for the World Race, but it was and is extremely important to me. I would do anything for my family. Well as you all know, negative cash flow is not ideal, but that was the case for me.
God put it on my heart to provide and so I did with an obedient and happy heart, and what happened today blew me away.
Since I woke up this morning, I am $2,863.19 richer. Praise Jesus! Several events happened during the day that led up to this point and I still can’t wrap my head around it.
As soon as I let go of my anxieties and trusted in Him with a thankful heart, He showered me with blessings.
I’m in total awe. But then again, should we expect anything less from our amazing, loving father?
