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Make no doubt about it ladies (and possible gents).. the MOMENT you make that declaration that you submit and want only God's perfect will for your life, the enemy comes in like a flood to try and steal it- and he comes from the most unfair, below-the-belt angle. He takes one of the deepest areas of your life and comes at you ruthlessly. In my case it's financially and in my singleness. Honestly, I have more peace about the mess of my finances than I have the singleness these past few days!
I am in a position of being torn between what I am pretty sure the Lord has spoken to me about in this area, and what my flesh wants to see happen RIGHT NOW.... I know that I know that I know that I am supposed to cast BOTH at His feet and just WAIT on Him... But MAAANNNNNN!!!!!!!! When I got my instruction I was stoked. I got it, I'm on it God... You said Wait, ok, I got this! I'm excited! I'm gonna see things answered and come together, yes!!! Then...... a day goes by. Nothing. A week. Nada. Two weeks.. Lorrrdddd!!!!!!!??? Now I start missing some of that attention I had. Wait, Lord, um....I'm waiting, but can you move a little faster? Um, Lord, you there? It's been almost two weeks, I don't see anything different... at least not like I want to be seeing! I know I said I don't mind waiting, and that I wholeheartedly surrendered everything to you.. BUT, BUT, BUT..........
Now I feel this little irritation creeping in... I'm reading my Word, doing my study, falling face down before the Lord like I committed to do... But what I learned is... YOU GOTTA KEEP PRESSING IN.... Today, I couldn't even explain the irritation I felt! (Remember? see picture above) Nothing major other than wanting what I want when I want it in the exact manner that I want it, and not seeing it! Anybody feeling me out there?!
But check this out, here's how you know God is growing you...you just KNOW in your spirit that He is pulling you into worship. He wants ALONE time with you.... He wants you to put it all aside and worship Him... I knew it this evening! And in my holy maturity I went to Walgreen's determined to drown my emotions in carbs and Tyler Perry! I got home to realize I left the movie AT THE STORE, and my carb dinner was absolutely DISGUSTING... He stops at nothing to pursue you! I smiled, thinking to myself.. God you are so good! You save me, even from myself... Once that first worship song came on, I was so swept into my Daddy's arms it overwhelmed me. Everything else melted away as I was reminded to seek FIRST His Kingdom... seek His presence, and He is so faithful to fill every need. I am His Daughter, His Queen, His beloved... and so are you!
When that battle begins, run straight into His arms, sweet sister. Talk to Him, cry to Him, but most importantly WORSHIP Him! Don't just listen to the words, tell Him WHO He is to you! Cast your cares upon Him and know that He WILL supply all your needs according to His riches and glory! Hang on to His word, seek His presence, LET Him fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding; THAT is how you win the battle against your flesh!
Leaving you with a special song that got me through tonight, hope you are just as blessed with it as I was!
Til next time...
~C
I am in a position of being torn between what I am pretty sure the Lord has spoken to me about in this area, and what my flesh wants to see happen RIGHT NOW.... I know that I know that I know that I am supposed to cast BOTH at His feet and just WAIT on Him... But MAAANNNNNN!!!!!!!! When I got my instruction I was stoked. I got it, I'm on it God... You said Wait, ok, I got this! I'm excited! I'm gonna see things answered and come together, yes!!! Then...... a day goes by. Nothing. A week. Nada. Two weeks.. Lorrrdddd!!!!!!!??? Now I start missing some of that attention I had. Wait, Lord, um....I'm waiting, but can you move a little faster? Um, Lord, you there? It's been almost two weeks, I don't see anything different... at least not like I want to be seeing! I know I said I don't mind waiting, and that I wholeheartedly surrendered everything to you.. BUT, BUT, BUT..........
Now I feel this little irritation creeping in... I'm reading my Word, doing my study, falling face down before the Lord like I committed to do... But what I learned is... YOU GOTTA KEEP PRESSING IN.... Today, I couldn't even explain the irritation I felt! (Remember? see picture above) Nothing major other than wanting what I want when I want it in the exact manner that I want it, and not seeing it! Anybody feeling me out there?!
But check this out, here's how you know God is growing you...you just KNOW in your spirit that He is pulling you into worship. He wants ALONE time with you.... He wants you to put it all aside and worship Him... I knew it this evening! And in my holy maturity I went to Walgreen's determined to drown my emotions in carbs and Tyler Perry! I got home to realize I left the movie AT THE STORE, and my carb dinner was absolutely DISGUSTING... He stops at nothing to pursue you! I smiled, thinking to myself.. God you are so good! You save me, even from myself... Once that first worship song came on, I was so swept into my Daddy's arms it overwhelmed me. Everything else melted away as I was reminded to seek FIRST His Kingdom... seek His presence, and He is so faithful to fill every need. I am His Daughter, His Queen, His beloved... and so are you!
When that battle begins, run straight into His arms, sweet sister. Talk to Him, cry to Him, but most importantly WORSHIP Him! Don't just listen to the words, tell Him WHO He is to you! Cast your cares upon Him and know that He WILL supply all your needs according to His riches and glory! Hang on to His word, seek His presence, LET Him fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding; THAT is how you win the battle against your flesh!
Leaving you with a special song that got me through tonight, hope you are just as blessed with it as I was!
Til next time...
~C
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