If there is one constant that surrounds my life, it’s the continual change that happens within it! If you are confused at what you just read, hear me out. My life is constantly on the move. There are surprises that are constantly happening. It really keeps me on my toes and each day has a new element to it.
I know that I am not alone as many of you can relate to this reality. I will say this, though, it does get tiring. I love the spontaneity and often feel like I am made for it. But for my family’s sake, I also like stability and consistency to prevail over the endless whirlwind that seems to be happening all around me. The one thing that I do know is that in the midst of all the anxiety that these surprises generate, my God has never failed me yet.
Most people I know, including myself, have some sort of control issue. We like to have our own agenda or develop our own expectations when it comes to out future. Life is way beyond our control. It takes some pretty dramatic situations in life for me to understand this reality. The other thing, too, that I have to remember is that in my own relationship with God, there is nothing that I have gone through in this life that is bigger than Him! God has always conquered the situation, the pressure points in life, in His timing and in His own way.
I can think of many times where I expected for God to move a certain way and in my expected time period. Again, God puts my fears to rest when He shows up, is on the scene, and doing His miraculous work. His presence and His will alone are overlooked miracles that bring life and are worthy of praise and celebration.
Today, I have received some news that, on the surface, looks bad and feels awful. The amazing thing is God goes beyond feeling and is deeper than the surface. God is moving in the heart! When things come up that appear and feel oppressive, it is just another opportunity for God to reveal His incredible presence, qualities, and characteristics. Feelings hurt, but God heals.
This is all fresh and I am certainly wavering in some of the words that I am typing on this blog. I am also a person that takes time to process certain things. In this instance, there is no reason to write about pain, but only opportunity. The hope and the anticipation that come alongside this opportunity give me license to dream. It’s the chance to be a freelancer, one who works where God is at and bringing Him all the glory in the process.
I want to go deeper. I want to trust Him with more of my heart. I believe that what God says will happen will indeed take place. His promises are true and everlasting. I am going to be excellent in the things that He has entrusted to me and believe that He will carry it the rest of the way, His way, in His incredible timing. Thank God that there are great times and dreams ahead. Dream big… allow God to have His way in every single area of each one of our lives.
For the Kingdom, Jay Trainer
Sometimes we must dig deeper and sometimes we must lift our head. Though we travel a whirlwind ridden world, we know and live in an unchanging God. His love never fails, His ways are perfect in love and power. I'm praying He visits you with great peace, that praise overflows your heart in this and every challenge you encounter, and His supernatural help and guidance leads you forth. Love you Trainers!
Agreed, Steve! I think that we do have to look heavenward and keep our eyes on the prize. Tunnel vision is the key. And so, maybe digging deeper within oneself isn't the right response on my end. I do think, though, that allowing God to dig deeper inside of us reveals to us our greater need for looking heavenward. They really connect hand in hand.