A lot of times our lives don't turn out the way we hope. These times can be unsettling, if not a little bit depressing. The path you're on isn't anything like the way you envisioned it and you wonder why. Did you ever think that maybe God had a different plan for you? That maybe His plan was better than yours? That maybe, just maybe, He knows what's good for you and that He has your best interest at heart?
Often times when my life doesn't look the way I wanted it to, I throw a big fit and get really mad that He can't just give me what I want. I know...I can't believe I act like such a brat especially to our Heavenly Father! After I throw my fit and move on, I soon realize that the path He has taken me on is way better than what I had planned and I thank God He didn't give me what I thought I wanted. I've gotten to the point where I don't want to make any decisions about my life...I want Him to tell me what to do. Usually when I ask what I should do, option A or option B, He says something like, "whatever you want is good with me." I think He answers me this way because I've asked for Him to place His desires on MY heart - so I end up wanting what he wants either way.
I've come to realize that He gives us our free will so we are able to choose which option we want. Whatever option we choose, He will be there to support us. It's when we choose an option that doesn't coincide with what He wants for us that He guides us elsewhere. There are even times when you do get what you wanted, only to realize you've changed your mind...or maybe He changed your mind :)
In other instances, the enemy stepped in front of you and changed your path. You might wonder why God let this happen. Its not a matter of God letting it happen...He is grieving with you and is there for you when you are ready to get back up. He's your dad...He loves you deeply and wants to see you happy. He is not the one that did an evil act towards you - He wants to bring you out of it and use evil for good.
I've recently found that I spend my life waiting for the next chapter. I've caught myself saying, "I can't wait until I'm done with [insert life stage here]" in every single stage of my life. I've spent my life wishing it away, hoping and waiting for the next stage. I'm learning to enjoy the stage of life I'm in and to be grateful for every blessing He gives me. Even if its a blessing in disguise, I'm learning that He knows what's best for me and no matter what happens, it's happening because He loves me.
Often times when my life doesn't look the way I wanted it to, I throw a big fit and get really mad that He can't just give me what I want. I know...I can't believe I act like such a brat especially to our Heavenly Father! After I throw my fit and move on, I soon realize that the path He has taken me on is way better than what I had planned and I thank God He didn't give me what I thought I wanted. I've gotten to the point where I don't want to make any decisions about my life...I want Him to tell me what to do. Usually when I ask what I should do, option A or option B, He says something like, "whatever you want is good with me." I think He answers me this way because I've asked for Him to place His desires on MY heart - so I end up wanting what he wants either way.
I've come to realize that He gives us our free will so we are able to choose which option we want. Whatever option we choose, He will be there to support us. It's when we choose an option that doesn't coincide with what He wants for us that He guides us elsewhere. There are even times when you do get what you wanted, only to realize you've changed your mind...or maybe He changed your mind :)
In other instances, the enemy stepped in front of you and changed your path. You might wonder why God let this happen. Its not a matter of God letting it happen...He is grieving with you and is there for you when you are ready to get back up. He's your dad...He loves you deeply and wants to see you happy. He is not the one that did an evil act towards you - He wants to bring you out of it and use evil for good.
I've recently found that I spend my life waiting for the next chapter. I've caught myself saying, "I can't wait until I'm done with [insert life stage here]" in every single stage of my life. I've spent my life wishing it away, hoping and waiting for the next stage. I'm learning to enjoy the stage of life I'm in and to be grateful for every blessing He gives me. Even if its a blessing in disguise, I'm learning that He knows what's best for me and no matter what happens, it's happening because He loves me.
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