Trust God with the Details

There are some prayers that I have been praying for a long time. There are some prayers that I am praying right now. And as I'm saying, "It doesn't look like my prayers are being answered" I instantly heard the Spirit say, "Trust God with the details." That is a scary thought. I always feel like since God gave me a functioning brain I should be able to figure out my own dilema. But truth is, my wisdom will always get it wrong. God is the best one to figure out the details of how to get a particular and specific outcome. It is scary but it is best. Trust God with the details of your life. Trust God with the how and the when. It is only then can the best outcome happen.

Start the Day off Right

Ok, so I am like, I need to start my week off right. I need to clear my head and be positive. So I did. I got off my head the things that were weighing me down. I started my day off right. I took care of myself this morning...first. I let everyone sleep until I was together. I did the things that were important to me...like clean my kitchen.

And...I am going to make sure I de-clutter this evening. Can't get distracted. Key is to know what will distract me and avoid it at all costs.

I just thought of something. What would it really take to surrender completely to God? If the price was right, would we? I keep coming back to the same answer when I ask questions of how to get something. How do I get over this? How do I get this? How do I get into that? You get the idea. Well, the answer is always the same...God. Go to God. God is the answer. If you're upset, go to God and vent. If you're confused, go to God. God will make it clear. If you're in need of fulfillment, go to God and trust, you will be filled. The Word of God is clear on the principle of receiving what we need when we go to God. Search the Word. Pray to God.

But remember what I asked at the beginning. This is the hard part in my opinion. I know some feel that believing that God has all the answers but I beg to differ. Even the unbeliever is aware of the power God possesses. But it is in surrendering of ourselves and our wills to go to God and trust that the answers and the help we receive will work.

Lay aside every weight...so hard but it is so necessary in order to run this race and succeed.

God is in Control and Cares about me

I have been angry with God. I have wanted God to answer specific prayers I have had but the prayers have not been answered. I can not for the life of me wonder why not. I would ask, What is bad with me that God will not answer my prayers? But at the end of the day, God is in control. God is Sovereign. And God is good. And I have to trust that. I have to trust that. It is hard and difficult to trust that. But I have to. Something in me is gently telling me that I have to trust that God is specifically invested in me and my life and is working things out for my good.

I can't see it but I know it's true. Something deep inside knows that God is real and is inherently concerned with the affairs of my life. God does not like pain. God does not like seeing those who believe in pain. That is a deeply rooted belief in Divinity. God is good and loves all things good. Because there is evil in the world there will be things that are not good, but at the end of the day, GOD--IS--GOOD.

I just told myself that I have to pull myself out of the world and the doubts the world has and believe in the Sovereignty and the goodness of God our creator. Believe that my friends. The pain and suffering of the world has been overcome by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is a deep theology to believe in but it is true any how. It is not about being able to float around town but it is about not being consumed with fear or doubt or worry. It is about living free from the suffering of the world. There will be pain but there does not have to be suffering of the soul. Hearts will break but there will be no suffering. (Lord have mercy)

There will be strength to stand up against every evil and wicked thing that comes your way. There will be strength to proclaim the good things that God has promised all who believe. Yes, my friends, it takes strength to believe that your tears will be smiles of joy. It takes strength to believe that life will be better. It takes stength to live the best life God has for us. It takes strength for that my friends.

But know that God is good. God sees exactly what you are dealing with. A chapter in my book is titled "God Knows". God knows what you are feeling. God knows what you are struggling with and is not far from helping. Not far at all. It is just a matter of time. But we (I) must be careful to let God be God and be in control. God has a greater plan with all the drama going on. God's plan is greater than anything we can ever come up with. Remember, God does honor the Holy Scripture. What is in there is true, so trust that. Everything good will be established. Trust that. Trust God. Amen.

Trust God with the Outcome

My Godmother told me what she has been saying these days, "Trust God with the outcome." Trust God with the outcome. What does that really mean?

Never alone

God is the greatest. My heart is filled with joy in knowing that I will never be alone. I may feel lonely at times but I will never be alone. The Spirit of God will always be with me. No matter what I do...God will be with me. Comforting me, encouraging me, lifting my head. There is no greater friend ever. There is no greater lover. Period. The End.

So why don't we allow ourselves to live fully in this knowledge? Why do we allow ourselves to believe the lies we hear that God is not fully present with us? Why are we doubtful when the Word of God tells us that God will never leave us nor forsake us? Why do we retreat into our flesh and act out our insecurities in the most demeaning of ways? Truly there has to be a way to keep us believing that God is with us.

There has to be a way.

Finding My Way

I am finding my way. I am walking through my days in a daze. But it's okay because I'm finding my way.

Finding my way to the real that is me.
Finding my way to the truth that is me.
Finding my way to the wholeness of me.
Finding my way through the day.

I am finding my way. I am falling over and over again. But it's okay because I'm finding my way.

Finding my way to the joy of real love.
Finding my way to the long lasting hope that is above.
Finding my way to the strength of security.
Finding my way through the day.

I am finding my way. Leave me alone. I am finding my way. Let me be. I am finding my way. Go away. I am finding my way.

Finding my way through each and every day.

Love YOU

I was thinking yesterday about my own opinion of myself. There is always someone else who is thinking who you should be or how you should act but do we really ever take the time to think about what WE think about ourselves. I realize that I really do like myself. I may not be all that I want to be or all that I know I can be but I do know that I like who the Master created.

I have been said to be too sensitive. Well, I am. But I'm hard too. I have been said to be too bossy. Well, I am. But I'm a pushover too. I have been said to be too dramatic. Well, I am. But I am calm too. And the list goes on and on.

But the thing is, I am me and I am good to humankind. The good and the bad that make up me, make this world all that more interesting because I bring color to the dull and boring of life. I bring a sense of newness to the old and worn out.

When you are being critiqued (or even criticized), don't let it get you down. Don't let it make you second guess yourself. Just roll with the punches and keep it moving. You are the only one who has to live with you. So love you.