I have poor ways of coping with the world, its inconsistencies, and disparities with the heartache of relationships that can go awry or not meet my expectations, even in the tiniest instances.
Although I zealously rely on God's Way, Truth, and Life. I always fall short.
𝐻𝒾𝓈 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝒸𝑒 𝒻𝓊𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝑒𝓍𝓉𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝒾𝓉𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻.
My relationship with Jesus doesn't ever miss the mark. My invitation is an open, wide door. So then, my relationships here and now will extend favor if I remain and abide. Doing this can be a struggle; we are human, right? I continue to pray to be respectful of the ones I love and reverent to the way that Jesus would handle it. Not being easy to do, I indeed find it brings peace. Anything that poisons the stability of your soul is not acceptable. I am sure you are with me!
Today, God brought me to the phenomenal story of Elijah, after three years of reading the Bible, on my fourth. I only realize its magnitude and significance—the treasure in the application and the heart of the story of this faithful prophet.
“When we proudly protect our own turf, when we get our eyes on people and what they have done or said, we fail to see God at work. When our eyes are on people, whether in admiration of a person’s life or in resentment as with Ahab, we miss the truth. Indeed, we distort the truth, we blow it all out of shape, or hide it completely. We become blind to the work of God. All we see are the conditions. When this happens, we are unable to respond with the right kind of action--with ministry, endurance, and faith.”
See the below link for an entire beautiful message the Lord brought my way ~
He is answering prayer, you see, in more than enough detail that leads me to conclude of His faithfulness and love once again.
If you read the message, I acknowledge I get the “Elijah syndrome.” Being full of fear and angst, thinking thoughts of running to where I only have Jesus— somewhere, wherever that may be in my impulsive mind.
It’s not my time yet, He lovingly whispers. He has a purpose in this life uniquely for me.
My friends, and you as well.
“for we walk by faith, not by sight.”2 Corinthians 5:7
“The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” Psalm 103:19
I sit still and genuinely believe the Lord made me so complicated. Do you ever get curious about who you might seem to others by example or how others grasp who you may be? I do not believe anyone knows who you are besides God. We lack many communication abilities to say it aloud for other humans to see our true hearts. Our personality traits can get in the way. For instance, those who may want to please the person spoken to or fear of it for quarrels to happen, I am sure you get what I mean. I do get apprehensive about being intentional. But with God, it will prove to be healing.
How marvelous His provision is.
Individually, the gifts God has for His children are lovely. Ultimately mine is encouragement. However, I have quiet depression with anxiety. I am not saying I claim it; however, I can not deny it. Transparency is the most freeing part of surrendering to the Lord. I love to share outwardly what is fixed in my heart. Jesus is fixed in my heart. If you have read some of my testimony, I chose for Him to show me His way because what I was doing wasn't good for me or the others I adore.
A new me. Me He knows and formed. A transformation it is. How He loves me like none other. How faithful He is. How the promises He vows to His children are ours to have. Some now and the rest when we are home.
God meant or designed our suffering, trials, mental well-being, and hard times to walk close, lean in, and hold His hand every step.
His Way. As I have said before, I depend on His way.
We are who He says we are.
With our belief and trust, we can fulfill a life as precious as His perfect plan in Christ.
Does it come as quickly as we wish? Humans are in that rush of the world that drives us to lament. The answer is no.
Does this include His timing, lens, and sight to see what we don't, listening to Him, abiding with deliberate obedience, and the beauty of His discipline? Yes.
We learn, acquire bits of His wisdom, a joy we have never known, and His love and light to spread. He wants us to help Him to meet our new sisters and brothers with what the Father knows will be received in their hearts and souls. He knows, and we may never. It can be a smile, a chat, or invitations to coffee, church, or Bible study—so many ways, according to His Way.
He puts it in your heart. Listening can be mine or your problem.
His invitation is open for you to come to where you will be fully equipped, loved in purity without conditions, and provided the Grace He freely bestowed for you and me the day He died and became available to stand with each of us 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. We are resurrected in Jesus.
We are the body 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵. Throne of praise!
“and in Christ, you have been brought to fullness. He is the head of every power and authority. ”Colossians 2:10
Let us believe together. We need one another. Let us know who we are in Christ. It's not extravagant. It is natural, and no pretense is required. Thank you, Jesus.
Better together.
In His Love, as we Honor Him.
𝒫𝓇𝒶𝓎𝑒𝓇;
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳,
Thank you for your wondrous love. Thank you for bringing your Son to live in us through His beautiful time here, where we walk. In your presence and stunning creation. With His indescribable death to pay our ransom. We learn to live is Christ and die is gain. Resurrected at Your right Hand and granted us You, Abba Father. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit to comfort us and direct our paths in the plans You made. We want to give you all the Glory in living the life you gave us. If You are for us, who can be against us? Thank you for telling us about Elijah. We honor and identify, so thank you.
We believe in your love and care and invite you to teach us, bring us wisdom, be still, and listen more! We know You want us to live joyfully and willfully in love for You, ourselves, and others. If we have a question, please offer us who we are so that we may acknowledge your care and plans. We love you and want to show you the LOVE you grant us.
In Jesus' Name, I pray~
Kristie, this is SO good! God is so good. So encouraging! You get better and better at this blogging Thing ♥️❤️🙏🏼