You Can't Even Imagine It!
Hey Girls! 1 Corinthians 2:9 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." If you are familiar with this verse, let me ask you this question: Do you believe with all your heart, these words are true.....for you? They are! I have read and heard this verse at least 100 times over the last few years. Every time I did, I would get stirred up. However, within a few days it seemed like life would take over, and I would lose the passion that had been stirred up inside of me. I often struggled with hanging on to this promise because I felt I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing. I would pray "Lord, please tell me what you want me to do", and I would feel frustrated when I didn't hear an audible voice with clear direction. I wanted to know God's 1,5, and 10 year plan for my life. I finally learned that the best way to learn about God's plan for me is to stop asking, and start listening and obeying. I don't think God will ever fully reveal the plan He has for my life. The main reason being the first thing I would do is pull a Moses and tell him all the reasons I was unqualified for the job. I would then proceed to have a meltdown when the plan did not unfold the way I think it should. I have learned that if I listen, and obey the little things the Holy Spirit prompts me to do, every few months I can look back and see how God has moved me in a new direction. I can see the growth, the promotion, and the favor. The pieces of the puzzle slowly begin to fit together, and I see that all of these "things" that once seemed so random, are exactly the things I needed to do at the time. I rarely ask why anymore. If I feel a prompting that seems a little off I simply say "Lord, this seems a little strange to me, so if I am not hearing you right, will you please save me from making a big dork out of myself. If I am hearing you right, thank you for the boldness to say or do what it is you are asking." and then I let it go. Often the things I am a little hesitant about are the ones that produce the biggest blessing, and they make for the funnest testimonies! So girls, stop stressing about the "Big Plan",and simply trust that He does have a special one just for you. I guarantee it's better than anything we could ever come up with! Know that if you are faithful in the little things, the bigger things will follow! Sleep tight.....
Love-
Jen
Love-
Jen
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