It's been far too many days since I've been on here...sorry... life happens :) So much has transpired in my life since I was on here last (Mar 11th) that I don't even have to time to go into it all tonight. Lots of prayer and seeking God has happened (as usual, but also for specifics). I also got called into work on light duty off workmans' comp which means the beginning of the end has started with that whole situation. If you're reading this and you're confused as to what I'm speaking about, go back and read my old blogs and catch up. Of course you can feel free to email me with any questions anytime as well.
Sometimes we think that God has to whisper in your ear, or even get a megaphone out and yell it in our ears to hear what He has to say (or know that He is talking to you)... but other times... God gives you answers without ever actually hearing from Him directly. Sometimes by knowing what you are supposed to be doing, or if there is a specific situation and by using that as your guide to measure anything else against what God has given you, your answer then becomes easy to know because if He gave you a set goal. Then for instance you wonder if something else is what God would have for you, all you really have to do is go back to the original goal and if that 'something' else doesn't go along with that original goal then... it's like God is talking to you, even though that particular time He didn't whisper in your ear... He relied on you to stay with the original goal He gave you. You measure it up and if it doesn't fit...then it's not from God.
I've gotten some "answers" from God lately which is always nice to get. No, He didn't speak to me directly... but I measured up the goal He has given me with other choices and decided that they were not what God would want for me as they didn't follow His plan.
Sometimes when you do the measuring against something that is really enticing it's hard to be honest and say that it's not what God would have you do. Other times, being able to measure up and not have it be from God is easy because it's not what you really would want to do or go with anyway.
I've had those situations recently... I've had to let go of things I thought I wanted and I've also realized what I wanted is not really what I was looking at. Discernment... measuring up... and being honest with yourself and with God.
Sometimes God's plans change for your life. We have to be willing to accept those changes and know they are for the best. God ALWAYS has your best interest at heart.
When waiting to hear from God and know what direction you are to go with your life; it's very easy to lose your focus and start making up your own ideas...
Being patient and know that God IS in control and that He DOES have a plan and the plan will be perfect in HIS timing is what helps me make it through some days. Those days when I get tired and bored with waiting because I'm like a child in a candy store... I just want to look and touch everything 'cause I'm curious. Sitting around waiting to hear from God and find out what direction I am going in my life isn't my cup of tea so to speak... but I am, non-the-less. still being patient... still listening to MikesChair, and patiently waiting...
but I have some answers... and I'm okay with them. They are for the best! I want to wait for the best and I know that the best of my life is yet to come!
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