I have to keep surrendering the need to "have everything figured out", let alone to "figure things out" in general!
Why is surrender so hard? Why is living by faith and not sight so difficult?
I don't see clearly at all- but that's not anything I need prayer for. It's the Lord calling me to a level of greater faith. It's so easy to walk when the path in front of us is clear. But what about those trying moments when you can barely see the ground as you take a small step. Am I even walking on solid ground? Does the ground below you matter when the Lord simply says to walk with Him?
The unknown can be scary, it can be daunting- but oh does Jesus meet us in the unknown.
He doesn't call us into darkness, onto a path that appears to be barely lit for no reason! He has meaning in it all! We carry His light within us and are to carry His light into the darkest places! We are called to trust the Lord fully- with all our heart, soul, mind, spirit and strength!
I don't know if I am to stay in California or if I am to venture out. Quite frankly I don't have to know. I don't even need to respond to "pressure" from loved ones expressing their opinions and desires.
I simply need to seek Jesus and seek Him first. To desire Him first and above all others!
I need to be willing to take one step- placing one foot in front of the other and repeating this process. Or maybe I am to remain and be still. Nonetheless, finding fullness of joy in the process of waiting, letting my faith arise, trusting that I don't step out alone! BUT JESUS! Jesus meets us when we step out in faith!
He never leaves us or forsakes us! Even the MOST DAUNTING or INTIMIDATING moment! The wildest dreams! The very things that seem the most impossible! Oh don't grow weary, don't grow discouraged, don't even become overwhelmed. Because of Jesus. I love to remind myself of two simple but powerful words:
BUT JESUS. The "BUT" being huge- and the name of JESUS being the most powerful and extraordinarily beautiful and magnificent name.
BUT JESUS!!!
There is nothing we cannot do without Jesus! Whatever your circumstance is- just declare BUT JESUS! He's so much greater!!
Be faithful where you are. Remember to fix your eyes on Jesus- the Author and Perfecter of your faith, the Fulfiller of your dreams, the Breath within your lungs, the Strength of your heart, the One who meets EVERY need you have.
Seek Jesus first and foremost, and all else will be given accordingly- according to God's good pleasure.
Live and love boldly and fearlessly. Be faithful to the Lord always, and I promise you will be amazed by His faithfulness, His plans, His purposes and how far He brings you. The best is yet to come! Be His light and spread His love to those around you.
Why is surrender so hard? Why is living by faith and not sight so difficult?
I don't see clearly at all- but that's not anything I need prayer for. It's the Lord calling me to a level of greater faith. It's so easy to walk when the path in front of us is clear. But what about those trying moments when you can barely see the ground as you take a small step. Am I even walking on solid ground? Does the ground below you matter when the Lord simply says to walk with Him?
The unknown can be scary, it can be daunting- but oh does Jesus meet us in the unknown.
He doesn't call us into darkness, onto a path that appears to be barely lit for no reason! He has meaning in it all! We carry His light within us and are to carry His light into the darkest places! We are called to trust the Lord fully- with all our heart, soul, mind, spirit and strength!
I don't know if I am to stay in California or if I am to venture out. Quite frankly I don't have to know. I don't even need to respond to "pressure" from loved ones expressing their opinions and desires.
I simply need to seek Jesus and seek Him first. To desire Him first and above all others!
I need to be willing to take one step- placing one foot in front of the other and repeating this process. Or maybe I am to remain and be still. Nonetheless, finding fullness of joy in the process of waiting, letting my faith arise, trusting that I don't step out alone! BUT JESUS! Jesus meets us when we step out in faith!
He never leaves us or forsakes us! Even the MOST DAUNTING or INTIMIDATING moment! The wildest dreams! The very things that seem the most impossible! Oh don't grow weary, don't grow discouraged, don't even become overwhelmed. Because of Jesus. I love to remind myself of two simple but powerful words:
BUT JESUS. The "BUT" being huge- and the name of JESUS being the most powerful and extraordinarily beautiful and magnificent name.
BUT JESUS!!!
There is nothing we cannot do without Jesus! Whatever your circumstance is- just declare BUT JESUS! He's so much greater!!
Be faithful where you are. Remember to fix your eyes on Jesus- the Author and Perfecter of your faith, the Fulfiller of your dreams, the Breath within your lungs, the Strength of your heart, the One who meets EVERY need you have.
Seek Jesus first and foremost, and all else will be given accordingly- according to God's good pleasure.
Live and love boldly and fearlessly. Be faithful to the Lord always, and I promise you will be amazed by His faithfulness, His plans, His purposes and how far He brings you. The best is yet to come! Be His light and spread His love to those around you.