I have heard that phrase so many times before, but as you can see from my previous post-there isn't much joy in my heart in my mornings. How selfish am I to think that it is okay to wake up and take for granted the day that God has chosen to let me experience? I somehow have forgotten that every day is a gift from Him, and as long as I'm still breathing He has a purpose for my life. I don't necessarily believe in "coincidence". In fact, I believe as it is written that there is a season for everything-including pain.
I would like to think that the season I am experiencing is nothing more than growing pains. When we make the decision to put Christ first in our lives, there will be opposition. The enemy will knock down every door we reach for, but it all happens for a reason. As long as our eyes remain fixed on the Lord, He will lead us to the right path.
I believe that Jesus Christ sacrificed His life so that I might live, and it must break His heart every day that I coast through without searching for His purpose for my life. What a tragic trade the world received when they got me instead of Him.
However, if He believes my life is worth living another day-I must start living it. I must embrace the opportunities that lay before me throughout the day. I must continually be enveloped in prayer in a way that my relationship is so in tune with His words that He speaks through me. May my actions reflect a loving person that pleases Him. Give me strength to bite my tongue when it will only lead others astray. Make me courageous enough to step out in faith-even if it causes fear. Use the negative consequences that may come my way as a confirmation that I can only make it with Him alone. Remind me that the pain is temporary and won't last forever. If nothing else, use this moment to prepare my heart for what is to come. Use today as a reminder that when good finally comes my way, glory goes to Him alone.
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