As I sit here in this beautiful and fabulous villa (St Maartan) meditating on HOW GOOD my GOD has been to me and how many people have missed the true meaning of being FREE. So many people think only of what they want, instead of what GOD has for them, or better yet what HE has already prepared for them.
I read a book today called " The Road Less Traveled". The book was so on point about complacency in people. Not in the sense of being unwilling to work, but not willing to ask GOD what to do in any given situation, because it could mean doing something that could cause temporary pain or suffering. Most people would rather simply hope that their way works, rather than train themselves to obey the voice of God,and receive his best for them. If you believe there is a GOD and that HE loves you and he has your best interest at heart, why not ask HIM what to do, and be OBEDIENT TO HIS RESPONSE? Even though it may cause suffering or pain, you have to know it's for your GOOD...RIGHT? When we were children our parents would say NO! to some things because they knew something we didn't know, concerning whatever it was that we wanted at the time. We would cry and get upset, because it was something we really wanted to do or have. We would go through all kind of emotions because we thought it was so unfair, then later on in life we would learn and realize that by our parents saying No, saved us from all kinds of pain and suffering. Some of us even raise children, and have to tell them no for the same reasons. Is it our intent to want our children to suffer? Or do we love our children and understand that all that we desire is not healthy for their growth and development? GOD is the same with us as adults. If we really take the time to ask, HE will show you why some roads are the least traveled or that shouldn't be traveled at all. GOD is an Omnipotent, all powerful,Omniscient, all knowing and Omnipresent,everywhere at the same time God! HE WANTS AND HAS IN MIND THE BEST FOR US. HE KNOWS WHAT WE NEED AND WHEN WE NEED IT. You can rest assured that everything we are suppose to have; we will have, when HE says we are ready. It's only painful and considered suffering when we don't want to wait, get lazy and don't want to do the work (BELIEVE). I've been guilty of this same behavior. When I want something I want it now! Relationships, money, different career moves...ect... I've purchased things that weren't wise, and had to suffer later because it wasn't the right time or season, but It was something I had to have now. How many times have you done something that came back to bite you? If you would of just waited, it would of been a BLESSING instead of a Burden. His yoke is easy and his Burdens are light! GODS WORD says; that HIS BLESSINGS COMES WITHOUT HARDSHIP. THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT SO BADLY, BE COURAGEOUS ENOUGH TO WAIT ON IT AND ASK GOD FOR THE WISDOM AND COURAGE TO GO THROUGH WHAT IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN IT. HAVE YOU EVERY ASKED YOURSELF WHY ADAM AND EVE, NEVER ASK GOD WHY THEY COULDN'T EAT FROM THE TREE OF GOOD AND EVIL? They had specific instruction not to eat it, and they disobeyed. Why? Were they afraid HE might not respond? Or were they too lazy and didn't want to hear HIM? Because it may involve to much effort on their part? I'm sure they didn't know the ramifications of there disobedience, like so many of us today. Do you really understand the ramifications of your actions when you disobey God?or Do you feel like you're grown and you can do whatever you want? True enough HE has given us FREE WILL to make our own choices, but that doesn't mean we can do what ever we want, or that there won't be consequences. Do you count the cost of every decision you make? Do you really understand that doing GOOD doesn't always mean its the RIGHT thing? As a BELIEVER IN CHRIST, I can look back over my life and say I've missed many opportunities to be lead by GODS Perfect Will, THINKING I KNEW what to do and when to do it. I've taken many so called short cuts that I felt would cost me the least amount of pain and misery possible, and was dead wrong. In fact it cost me more than I gained. How many of you have gotten into relationships with people you didn't ask GOD for. Even better, GOT out of relationships GOD said you could have, but because that relationship was challenging, you took the so-called easy way out. Have you ever asked yourself maybe that's what you needed to become the wife or husband, HE intends you to be? WE are lazy by nature and it takes true maturity to RECEIVE EVERYTHING GOD HAS FOR YOU. IT MAY FEEL A LITTLE painful (if you are not truly surrendered to HIM), It requires discipline. It's a Must process, HE sometimes uses for our growth and development. I'm not dismayed anymore when people walk in and out of my life, because I'm Assured in HIS WORD THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD, FOR THEM THAT ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN AND PURPOSE. Even though I miss some of those relationships The KEY word HERE, is HIS PLAN AND HIS PURPOSE. As BELIEVERS; WE ARE NOT FREE TO DO WHATEVER WE WANT, BUT EVERYTHING HE WANTS. THE BEAUTY OF THIS IS THAT NO MATTER WHAT THAT MAY BE, ITS ALL ON HIM TO MAKE IT WORK FOR OUR GOOD. NOT ON US!!!
As you put that in perspective, we are never lost or in a bad place, because HE'S BOUND TO HIS WORD. I don't know about you, but that takes a lot of pressure off of us trying to figure out what we need to do to secure our future. Whether it's a job or choosing the right mate. GOD knows exactly what is right for you. HE KNOWS which job that will bring HIM the most GLORY or that mate that will bring you the most fulfillment to HIS PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE.
In this last 10 month of my life, I've become more obedient in TRUSTING THE VOICE OF THE LORD THAN IVE EVER BEEN, and it has proven to be the best days of my life. I no longer have had to worry about money, and relationships. Even though before this transition, I had more money and people wanting relationships with me, than most could ever hope for. It still didn't come close to the place HE has me now, because my past decisions were based on my own efforts and not HIS GUIDENCE. ITS WAS A FALSE SINCE OF SECURITY, THAT EVENTUALLY LET ME SEE THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE AND EVEN GREATER THAN THAT. IT LET ME SEE MY OWN HEART AND MOTIVATION FOR THE THINGS AND THE PEOPLE I ACCUMULATED AROUND ME. I NO LONGER CHASE MONEY, NOR THE THINGS THAT IT DRAWS TO ME. IM TOTALLY DEPENDED ON HIS LEAD, AND IT HAS GIVEN ME TRUE SECURITY AND FREEDOM. TRIPS that I WAS PAYING THOUSANDS TO ENJOY I'M ENJOYING WITH OUT THE COST, NOT BECAUSE OF WHAT I HAVE BUT BECAUSE OF WHOM I HAVE DIRECTING ME. IVE BEEN LIVING A DREAM. I NO LONGER WORK HARD, BUT SERVE HARD. HUSTLING FOR MONEY AND THINGS THAT PRODUCE RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE BASED ON THE THINGS I ACCUMULATE ARE NO MORE. I NOW SEEK THE HEART OF PEOPLE THAT I MIGHT SOW INTO, AND IN RETURN THEY SOW BACK INTO ME, REAL GENUINE FRIENDSHIPS THAT ARE BASED ON GOOD VALUES AND PRINCIPLES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO LIFE. MY NEW CIRCLE OF CONFIDANTS ARE PEOPLE THAT ARE GENUINE WHO LOVE AND RESPECT THE GOD IN ME. GREAT PEOPLE THAT ARE DRAWN TO WHO I AM AND NOT WHAT I HAVE. THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BY GOD TO BLESS ME AND TO PUT A DEMAND ON HIS ANOINTING IN MY LIFE. EVEN THOUGH I REALIZE NOW, THAT THIS IS THE ROAD LEAST TRAVELED BY MOST...I IMPLORE YOU TO STARTING ASKING GOD; WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT AND WITH WHOM TO DO IT WITH. IT MAY FEEL PAINFUL AND COULD CAUSE YOU A CERTAIN LEVEL OF DISCOMFORT INITIALLY, BUT IF YOU LEARN TO TRUST HIS GUIDANCE, YOU WILL SOON SEE HOW HES DEVELOPING YOU TO WALK IN HIS PERFECT WILL, WHICH WILL CAUSE YOU TO HAVE SWEAT LESS VICTORIES. TRUE HEAVEN ON EARTH (FREEDOM).
BE BLEESED MY FRIENDS AND STAY TUNED TO MY NEXT GOD INSPIRED BLOG...!!!!
