So, I learned something big about myself today. First you should know, I love to take long strolls down memory lane. And I mean long strolls, LONG. I think that's why I'm such an emotional gal. Call me crazy, but memories that pop into my head are constant reminders of how blessed I really am... yes, even the not so wonderful ones :) I have learned by the grace of my God that each and every happening in my life has made me who I am... and I feel SUPER blessed by His grace and mercy. Praise the Lord that I am now new in Him and that He can use my experiences to help me minister to others.
Back to what I learned. I learned that while it is nice and wonderful to remember memories... I also cannot let them be a hindrance in my life in the present moment. So basically, while I have to stay true to what I have learned and experienced, sometimes things have to be set aside so that new beginnings can take place and exceed any expectation I may have. I simply have to look forward and let God lead.
I do not know what God has in store for even tomorrow but I know that we must be open to whatever He has and be willing to be obedient and follow wherever He leads us.
I know that I can rest in this:
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
And...
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
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