All These Things.

The past few weeks have been a bit tumultuous. Not a big fan of change, even positive change.

I recently started a new position at work. I have been praying that God would provide for me, that He would lead me and guide me in the way I should go, and He would give me the change and challenge I need.

But I doubt Him. Is this where you really want me to be? Should I be looking else where? Is this Your best for me?

God says that if I seek Him and put Him first in my life that He will provide all that I need. So now the questions turn back to me and my heart condition: Am I putting Him first and seeking Him, not what He can do for me? Does this look like what I would like to do? Do I have peace about it?

YES!

When I look at how the whole position came about, I know it was God. I have been trying to get a job elsewhere that pays more, but have been unsuccessful. I really LOVE where I work and I enjoy the walk or bike ride to work. I love the change and challenge that comes with the new position and am excited to grow and develop my skills.

God is so good to me. He has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams and am astounded how He takes time to love me in ways that only He can.

"But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides."  

Matthew 6:33 AMP

"Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God. The best invitation we ever received!" 

2 Peter 1:3 MSG


"Just think—you don't need a thing, you've got it all! All God's gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that."
1 Corinthians 1:7-9 MSG

Lone Li Ness

Sometimes I wonder, "Would anybody miss me if I wasn't here?" Loneliness can be an overwhelming feeling. It can strike me in many places; a crowded room, alone in my car, or even surrounded by my friends and family. It bothers me a lot when it happens. I know I'm not alone. God has promised to never leave me or forsake me.

But I get this ache to be known by someone. To have someone to share the adventures of the day with, and to wipe away the tears and laugh with.

When these moments come I have realized a few things. There is One who COMPLETELY understands, and He has provided me with friends who care about me. Also that I CANNOT give in to the enemy and give up in life.

When I run to Him, He reminds me that I have a unique purpose and that He has called me to do great things for Him. I will be unable to do them if I am stuck in a hole of loneliness, unforgiveness, comparison and selfishness.

So when my old acquaintance Lone Li Ness comes knocking on my heart's door...I don't invite it in for tea. I lock the door and remind myself of Whose I am.

"Just think—you don't need a thing, you've got it all! All God's gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that."
1 Corinthians 1:7-9 MSG

"We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up His permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek."
Hebrews 6:19-20 MSG


"God will never walk away from His people, never desert His precious people. Rest assured that justice is on its way and every good heart put right... If God hadn't been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, "I'm slipping, I'm falling," Your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, You calmed me down and cheered me up."
Psalm 94:14-15,17-19