My writing has been lax these past months. Mostly because I have allowed my self-doubt and not trusted that the Lord will always provide the content if I simply provide the quantity. I started this blog 2 years ago because I felt led by the Holy Spirit as a way for me to heal from the immense loss. What I didn’t realize was that my idea and the Lord’s idea were two different things. So as I continue to be obedient to his call the underlying theme is the same, it’s a tool to draw you closer to the Lord all while healing a broken spirit.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30) NIV
I have said in past posts, I could not be where I am today if I did not have complete trust in Jesus Christ. I could not have left a whole life behind me to move to a new state with no one but Jesus to be my friend. The things I have been able to accomplish were only done with the strength of my savior.
For I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. (Phi 4:13) NIV
My life has taken a different path than I could have ever imagined. If someone would have told me that by 2019 I would be living in Hawai’i on my own I would have asked them what drugs they are taking. But here I am living life as a single person discovering all the time how the Lord provides. When I remember to cast all my cares on him I am able to deal with whatever the world hands out. Don’t get me wrong there are days when I feel alone and defeated but then I remind myself that neither of those is true. He never lets me alone, he is always holding me close working things out for the good so that he may be glorified. I find comfort in music it truly soothes my soul.
I was reminded the other day of a saying I once heard a long time ago. It goes like this: there is a reason cars have a small rearview mirror and a large front window, it’s because we are to look forward more than what’s in the past. So as I step into a new day each morning I say “today is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.” We never know how much time we have on this earth and so each new day is a blessing and gift from our Heavenly Father. Give him the glory he deserves and believe in this “for I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jer 29:11) NIV
Today I am choosing to remember all the good things he has done for me. The many times he showed up in the little things that some would call a coincidence. Providing a parking spot in a busy lot, turning all the lights green as I make my way to my destination, covering me so the truck careening towards me misses me, and so much more. Miracles are all around us we just choose to not see them because we look for the big things. But when we cast all our cares on him, he is there to guard us, guide us, and bless us. Why then do we choose to ignore the signs of his presence?
How can I begin to express the deep passion I have knowing that I have a Lord who cares for me and trusting in him to provide what I need is how I live each day. I know for a fact that our God is an awesome God, he truly wants us to be free from the burdens of this life. It is as simple as asking him to be in your life and knowing your salvation and grace have been paid for when Jesus died on the cross. What an incredible sacrifice that was for me, for you. He will carry our weaknesses, our burdens, our fears, and our shattered dreams all we need to do is trust in him. My help is from him and he will never let me down. He is the reason I can walk through this season of my life and can be the reason you can walk through whatever season you are going through.
Take time today and seek him, he is listening and waiting for you to ask him into your life. It’s as simple as saying, Father in heaven I need you and I want you to be with me. I repent of all my sins and seek your forgiveness. I want to know you deeper and feel your love for me. Help me be all that you have designed me to be. Amen
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May God bless you and give you his peace.
Great Blog Renee ,
Yes seek and you will find !not only will you find our Lord , but you will find
What our Lord can do for you !
Trust and Obey for there is NO Other Way !