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Extremely Blessed

Extremely Blessed

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Whenever we are doing something for God, we are going to meet some opposition. I thought I was used to his tactics…that I was ready for it, but he has really been stepping up his game lately. And even when you are prepared, he still finds a way to insert his presence.

I was speaking to a friend… telling her about all of the things that were going on, and right in the middle of our conversation she stopped me and prayed for me. I thank God for the power of prayer. Sometimes, we will tell people to pray for us not really knowing if they will or not. I thank God for placing me with some powerful prayer warriors. I know that even when I do not have enough sense to pray for myself…they will pray for me.

I feel extremely blessed…not because of any material things, but because God has given me more than I even imagined. He has given me joy in the midst of my sorrow, peace in times of a storm, and friends that will be my BFFs forever. No amount of money could ever buy that, and I do not take that lightly. I am so grateful.

I don’t think my friend realized that what she did shifted the atmosphere…maybe she did.  For a moment, I was so caught up in the perceived obstacles that I forgot Who was in control. The Book of Proverbs says that when we trust and acknowledge God, He directs our path. Our Father does not give vision without giving provision. 

We just have to stay focused on God, keep moving forward, and allow Him to clear a path.

Until next time…

Be blessed

Things Eternal

Things Eternal

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“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”  –2 Corinthians 5:1

I read the scripture above at one of my niece’s funerals. It simply says that no matter what is going on with our physical bodies; it is only temporary…because where we’re going that old body won’t be needed anymore.

We spend a lot of time and money on getting these earthly temples in shape. And it seems like we are never satisfied. If we are tall, we want to be just a little shorter. If we are big, we want to be just a little smaller. And even though we might be blessed to still have our own teeth, we would love for them to be just a little whiter. 

The enemy’s number one job is to destroy us, and I think we give him a lot to work with when we can’t be content–with anything. And let me tell you…it doesn’t matter how old or how young we are. Discontent is an equal opportunity destroyer. So, our job is to learn to be like Paul when he says, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” 

Our goal then is to fight the desire to re-do what God has already done. I’m not saying we shouldn’t be the best versions of ourselves. We absolutely should. But what I’m saying is that in the big scheme of things, our earthly house (bodies) doesn’t really matter. The real work is in making sure our spiritual bodies are the main focus. Because when we get that part right, not only will our spirit feel good, but our body will also feel good. 

All of this is temporary. As the old hymn goes…build your hope on things eternal. Stay focused on the part of life that can’t be built or built up by man. Hold to God’s unchanging hand.

Until next time…

Be blessed!