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Buenas Tardes! I’m working on my Spanish so don’t judge me. I’m also new to blogging, but I think I will get the hang of it eventually. As some of you know, I have recently put the blindfold on and have put COMPLETE TRUST in Jesus from finances, relationships, and direction this year. My faith and relationship with Him have grown deeper in these few months by living blind and following where his lamp goes (Psalm 119:105).
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will direct your path.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
TAKE THE PLUNGE
I have learned a lot from Jesus through my suffering. I put my faith in the Lord by surrendering my job and relationship to him in February. I was up against so much. Below are the thoughts that have gone through my head during this time in February.
“Where was I going to work? I just quit my job without having another job lined up. Where was I going to go? Did I break up with my girlfriend? I shouldn’t have done that. When is the right time God? Will I ever find my wife? You aren’t listening to me, God. Are you there? You aren’t helping me. How was I going to pay my bills?”
I had all of these thoughts come to my mind, but I decided to listen to God. Despite the circumstances, He still took care of me (Matthew 6:33). Over this period of surrender, waiting, and trusting I moved into dependency and intimacy with the Lord. In this movement of desperation, I thought that this was the time I truly needed him. The funny thing is, I was only fooling myself because I have always truly needed Him.
SURRENDER EVERYTHING TO HIM
Trust and give everything to Jesus. I wasn’t alone. He was there by my side the whole time. He will never leave me nor forsake me (Deuteronomy 31:6). He desires us to come closer to him in these troubling moments and not turn away from him. I know that He keeps His promises (Deuteronomy 7:9), and we are supposed to keep reminding ourselves of His promises because they are true.
FOLLOWING JESUS AND THE CALL
Since I have accepted the call to the World Race, I have some friends and family that don’t agree with this path the Lord has put me on and some who have turned their backs on me. But I know I can’t please the world because I am not of it
(1 John 2:15-17). It has been a tough thing to go through, but His word keeps me and guides me when I am unsure or when I am in doubt. I know it’s all a test. This whole season has been just a test. I know I shall rejoice when trials come my way because He is producing perseverance in making me mature and complete (James 1:2-4).
All of my life I have tried to do things in my own will, and it never seems to work out the way I wanted it to (At least for my case). Now I have taken the plunge and given everything to Him believing in HIS WILL / MY WILL. Trusting and believing in the things unseen. Faith without works is dead (James 2:17). I encourage you to do so too.
Persevere, stay the course, and be faithful, regardless of any opposition or hardship.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
