“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Hello everyone! I wanted to share this scripture with you all today because it encourages me when I feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts, emotions, and the noise of world. I’ve found that when I take quiet moments to give thanks and reflect on all the good that God has done in my life, His peace comes over me. During these times, my faith increases, which helps me endure any storm that comes my way.
Remember that He is bigger than any problem you may be facing right now. Keep looking up and don’t focus on the obstacle in front of you. Let’s aim to live a life that pleases Him and spread His goodness to others. This is the key to maintaining peace of mind and experiencing unspeakable joy even when all hope seems lost.
I remember thinking that waiting on something from God meant praying to him about what you want him to bless you with and sitting still waiting for it to come to pass. I now realize that one should not sit still and focus on receiving the blessing, but one must get in preparation for it while waiting. I am the type of person that likes to jump to the end of a book or movie and then go back to read the beginning. I never noticed it, but this is my way of staying in control of the end outcome and preparing how to react to surprises that may occur in between. This is not the way that God reveals his plan for our lives to us.
Instead, he reveals his plan to us in parts. Each part is what you need in the present moment to help you reach the next step on your purpose journey. He also showed me during the waiting that in order for him to allow the blessings to flow in my life, I must surrender my will, have faith, and trust in him to do the rest.
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”.
Psalms 46:10 KJV
God is sovereign. He is in control of every aspect of our lives. We must move out of the way and let God complete the great work in our lives that he started when he created us. Remember that he wants the best for us and for us to become the best versions of ourselves. We can only surrender to God and completely trust in him when we study and learn who He is. As I began reading his word and talking to God during the waiting period, my faith and trust in him increased.
As I began to get closer to him, he revealed to me the purpose he was preparing me for. Every experience that has happened in my life has prepared me for such a moment and time as this. At times on this purpose journey, I wanted to give up and even doubted that I was equipped to be used by God. But God has a sense of humor. He shook things up in my life and placed me in a valley to spring forth new life in me.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk; and not faint”.
Isaiah 40:31 KJV
God is reminding us that if we continue to trust in him and center our minds on him, he will restore our strength in times of weakness and when our hope is lost. I hope that you take away from this that it is imperative to enjoy the periods of waiting and take this time to reflect on who God is and his goodness. In time, he will connect the dots and align your life with his purpose for you. Remember that he is preparing you for greatness and adding to your testimony to inspire others. Trust and have faith in him to finish the great work he has begun in your life.
Hi Everyone! I had to share this quote because it spoke to me! How many of you have felt like giving up on your dream because obstacles are preventing it from becoming a reality? Have you ever felt like as soon as you take one step forward you get knocked two steps back? I must say that I can definitely relate. My words of encouragement to you is to please don’t give up on your dreams because of fear and what the situation appears to look like. You must remain focused and determined to continue on the path to manifest your dreams. Bumps, twists, and turns may come to try to detour you from enduring to the end, but your destiny will be fulfilled.
It was on my heart to share encouraging words in today’s post. May your faith and hope be elevated. Please remember in this season of despair and uncertainty that God is near. He is reminding me to be thankful for the simple things and that he is faithful, unwavering, and will continue to supply all of my needs if I just believe and trust in him! May he continue to keep you in his perfect peace, good health, and strength beyond measure!
I’m reminded in this season to be still and know that God is still in control of every good and bad situation you may face. He wants you to invite him into to your life and spread his light in places of darkness! Please enjoy this song by Travis Greene! This song really inspired me….
Psalms 46:10 KJV
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
-Ronni 💋
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