I’ve written some very detailed status updates on Facebook that I usually wake up with, and can’t rest until I get them all out. They weigh heavily on my spirit, so I always just share them as “on my spirit” posts. Right as I published the last post about freedom, I felt a need to go back to the beginning and share the first “on my spirit” that I wrote. I wrote it on April 15! Anyways, here it is!
“I was so irritated when my mom woke me up this morning, but that quickly passed as God laid a message for me to share with someone (I don’t know who) needing to hear it. So I’ve chosen to post it here for all to see! :) It’s long, so be prepared. You don’t have to read, but I hope it’s just what you needed to hear if you do read!
On my spirit this morning:
God has an incredible plan for your life. All He asks is that you give Him the time and space He needs to make the changes ensuring you a future better than anything you could ever imagine. In Jeremiah 29:11, we are promised hope and a future, to be prospered and not harmed. Believe and receive! Do not be quick to try to figure it out yourself, as it probably won’t be a solid, long term solution. You can have all things beautiful, joyous, and whole. In due time. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 speaks on timing. Once again, believe and receive! Trust in His perfect plan for your life, trust in His perfect timing.
As humans, we are intrinsically flawed and cannot comprehend perfection in all things. But God’s ways are perfect eternally, and better than our own plans. His way is the only whole, and true way. Just open your heart up to Him, and let Him move within your life. You’ll see the changes and reap the benefits when you give God the time and space. Even just a few minutes a day pleases Him. After all, He has granted each of us a lifetime!
Talk to Him when you’re going about your day, running errands, taking a bath or shower, cooking dinner, whenever you can. I find my time with Him as soon as I wake up, before my feet even hit the ground. But what works for me may not be the best for you. Carve your own niche for your time with Him.
Be faithful about it, as as He is faithful with us in His promises. Practice the same patience in waiting on His ways in your life as He does with us when we try things our way and continuously stumble, then seek Him when things fail again. Keep your heart open for Him, as He does for you when you go running back, broken, and begging to be whole again.
Ten weeks ago today, I wrote that I wasn’t scared because God is with me, before undergoing emergency brain surgery. He’s always with us, we leave Him. I’m honored He left me here when I should’ve died, medically speaking. I’m honored He is using me and has completely transformed my life.I know it will only get better. He never takes away without plans for a greater restoration. We just have to give him space, time, trust, patience, and belief. If you need someone to talk to, or would like some prayer, let me know! I’m always willing to do both, and in confidence! Message me, call me, stop me when/if you see me out, whatever!
Remember that the brightest light comes after the darkest night, and keep the faith, keep the fight! <3”
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Faith, by fire. 