It seems like every time I've sat down to write a blog lately, I'm literally speechless.
And it's not because nothing comes to mind.
It's because about A MILLION things come to mind.
Our God is amazing. I've been learning so much about Him lately that my thoughts almost never make sense because I'm so overwhelmed by Him. THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE CARES ABOUT MAKING THE TINIEST DETAILS OF EACH OF OUR LIVES ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Holy moly, I could write an entire blog just about how awesome that is. There are about 7 BILLION people in the world, and He coordinates every single second of every single day in each life. He is not a God of coincidence either. He is intentional. I was reminded of how true this is earlier this week…
Recently, I’ve found a lot of joy in seeing God throughout His creation – particularly in the evening/night sky and the beach. Something about them both makes me remember just how small I am and brings me back to a place of humility. When the two are combined, I feel and act like a giddy 5-year-old. Because of my newfound love for these things, I went out on the beach on Monday night. I was having some alone time with the Lord, praying over people in my life, relationships, heart issues, and just thanking Him for the incredible blessings He’s given me throughout my life, especially those I’ve received lately. It was cold and windy because there were a few rain clouds on their way in, but the sky was totally clear and the stars were just perfect. As I was sitting there praying, laughing, and tearing up all at the same time, I prayed that He would send me a shooting star. I had never seen one before ((I know, I’ve been so incredibly deprived!)), and with the intense emotions I was feeling, I just felt like that would top off a wonderful night! Well, He apparently disagreed with me, because I did not see a single shooting star that night. I was a little bummed about it, but my Jesus had a way better plan in mind!
funny how that always seems to happen…
So, the following night I was riding in the car with one of the most wonderful friends I’ve been blessed enough to have, when we see this huge, bright flash shoot across the sky!!!!!! I almost died. I was SO excited because I had just asked for a shooting star the night before, and I had asked for one again maybe 5 minutes prior to seeing this! Due to my overwhelming excitement, I was no longer tired in any way, shape, or form. I really just wanted to go out on the beach, look at the stars, and marvel at how unbelievably faithful our God is! So that’s exactly what my friend and I did! It was freezing, and I’m pretty sure most of my body was numb by the end of that hour and a half on the beach, but it was totally worth it. We saw not one, but FOUR more shooting stars while we were out there!!!!! I’m still completely overwhelmed by that night and the sheer perfection of God’s plans.
Since I’ve been processing that whole night, it seems like the Lord has continuously been saying,
“Darling, my plans for you are perfect and they are WAY better than anything you could ever ask for or imagine yourself! I always keep my promises. Rest in me; rest in the fact that I am always faithful to provide exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. I am infinite. I am not bound by time, distance, or any other human standard – stop worrying about human limitations when you have a God inside of you who is limitless. Continue to hold your life out in surrender to me. Then I can show you how much I love you and give you all of the amazing blessings I have in store! Don’t let the world fool you. You are beautiful. You are loved. I am molding you into the radiant woman I intend for you to be. Where you are right now is exactly where I want you. Keep following me and I will lead you to my perfect will. I will be glorified through your life and relationships; it will be beautiful. Trust me.”
I’m clinging to His words.
I am so unworthy of His unfailing love and promises, but I will wait patiently for Him and delight in His goodness, for He alone is worthy!
"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him…" ~Psalm 37:4-7
