Have you ever had the experience of praying for something and seeing, in your head, how it would work out? I do that all the time. But…you know what? It NEVER works out that way.
Or, how about this….you’re not sure what’s ahead, what’s around the next corner. You may be sensing that God is calling you into a new adventure but you cannot possibly see how it will come to pass. Or, you may be facing a very difficult situation that is full of uncertainty. If only you could see what’s ahead, then you could trust Him with whatever it is.
I used to fear these circumstances (sometimes I still do). I wanted to have more control, to be able to plan things out, to know what was coming next so I could better prepare. What I really wanted was for God to answer my prayers my way. This kind of living caused me a great deal of anxiety. But then, slowly, God began to change my perspective. I began to relax and truly trust that He knew what was best. I didn’t need to know everything.
I have been on this journey long enough to know that God always works it out. Not always in the way I want Him to and never the way I think He will, but, none the less, He works it out.
Now, instead of fearing what’s around the next corner, I am looking for the surprise. I know God loves me and that He will take care of me, even if it is in unexpected ways. So, instead of needing all the answers, I am able to live with the questions and anticipate the surprise, looking at it like a gift. It may not come when I expect it, be wrapped the way I think it should be or even be the gift I want…but it will always be the gift I need.
May your day be filled with “God surprises”. May you not be fearful and anxious about what lies ahead but learn to be open and excited about the surprises God has in store for you. Enjoy the gift; the gift that is.... trusting Him with everything.
Blessings,
Deb
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Friday, April 22, 2011
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Posted by deb at 12:01 AM
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3 comments:
Awesome insight. I love to hear other believers testimonies. It is especially rewarding when I can relate and align my thoughts with others. I'm still a work in progress when it comes to walking by faith and not sight. However, I've attained peace when I don't operate by my "flesh"! Your sentiments are accurate!
Hot Scripture -
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This is not an easy thing to do and sometimes, I've caught myself full of worry and concern about the future and then gently, God pulls me back to the present...which is the only thing I really have available to me.
Your right - I too am still a work in progress! :)
God does seem to solve our problems in ways we would not even think of and that is amazing! These suprises are Gods everlasting LOVE! Thank you for writing that it was great.
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