When I look at my life I see lots of those dots...
This morning I am reflecting on times in my life when there were dots and how I chose to respond to those dots. Many times when there was a delay in what I felt was needed or what I deserved I would take matters into my own hands just like the Israelite's did here. I would do what ever I needed to do to find comfort and strength through my own hands, not from God's.
Those times didn't work out so well.
When I look at my life now I see that it is those times when I have been in prayer and been patient that God has truly blessed. He blessed me abundantly. He gave me more than I asked for or expected.
In. His. Own. Timing.
It is hard when you are in a season that is dry.
No baby.
Crummy working conditions.
Death.
Sickness.
Been single way too long.
Empty bank account.
Broken relationships.
But just consider those as dots. Not a period. It is not his final statement on your life but rather a planned pause.
What are you to learn during these times? How are you going to glorify him through whatever comes from this situation?
Father thank you for the pauses in our lives. Thank you for the times that are not what we expect or think we deserve. Lord help us to draw even closer to you. Help us to be patient at the base of the mountain. Help us to see that you have greater plans for us even when we are not sure of what they are. Thank you for loving us and for always providing just what we need. Help us see today that you are God alone and that nothing here on this earth is too difficult to face when we have a relationship with you. Let this be our testimony today, Lord. -Amen
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