Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and
live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. - Matthew 6:33
The process of life is not easy nor is it comfortable. To
my surprise life makes a complete circle. These last few months I have been
extremely uncomfortable and out of my element. I know that Gods plan is so much
better than mine. Don’t mean to sound like a broken record but this is my mission
statement…
My
Prayer: “Lord Keep me in the center of your perfect will not my will but thine will be
done. I might not understand or even like it but help me to adjust to it and
stay strong because your will is
designed just for me” – TricaB™
Daily my “will” is
dying. Never in a million years did I expect to be at this point in my life. I
had a completely different plan for myself. Staying in the will of God takes courage and
commitment. It is not easy and I have found out that it’s a lonely road.
Everyone will not understand nor support you. But that is ok! However, love on
the people that do support you! At the end of the day you have to answer to God
for yourself.
Staying in the will also takes discipline and
self control. For example: Keeping your mouth shut. “He who restrains his
words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding”.
Proverbs 17:27
Being transparent, this
has been the ULTIMATE test for me. I am always praying “Lord please don’t let
them ask me what I think because I am going to tell them the truth”. Often
situations irate me but I am learning to just sit there and find a piece of gum
and chew on that bad boy until all the irritation has left my body. I am
convinced that the some people are anointed and appointed by Satan to distract
you. Taking the advice from my mimi I now keep a package of gum in my purse. “A fool will be with you always”- James W.
Barnes
Someone wise told me, “Reacting shows that the individual has
control over you; not reacting shows
the individual you are in control.”
NEVER let anyone have
that much power over your life especially your mouth. The greater one lives on
the inside and he is the one that will restrain and control your tongue only if
you are willing. Daily I pray “Lord help me to keep my mouth closed”. Some days it
works and some days I have to back to the altar.
Staying in the will of
God takes fearlessness. You cannot have any fear in this life. For
God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a
sound mind.-2 Tim 1:7. Many
opportunities will arise and yes it may appear scary and impossible to achieve
but you can do it. Just recently I had an opportunity that scared me to my
bones. But I took the chance, it was completely out of my comfort zone but I
didn’t care I held on tight and jumped. God was with me and I am so glad I
jumped. Change may bring
pain and discomfort but necessary to grow. Had I let fear settle and fester
inside of my heart I would have missed it. At this point in my life I am too
old to retake test over and over again. Get it right the first time and keep it
moving.
“Some Christians are special needs and wear
helmets, please don’t be a special need Christian especially when you know
better Trica”- Mimi I know this is funny and slightly harsh but
my mother was SOO serious when she told me this.
We are always praying Lord open the doors and manifest your
power etc. However, when the door finally opens fear takes over and we try to
analyze it because it didn’t come the way we wanted it to come. Life has shown me that blessings will not come
per your request.
Allowing God to be the CEO of life, you give up all rights
and decisions in your life. However, he gives you a free will to choice “Life”.
I trust God and I know he will NEVER lead me the wrong way. When I feel myself
getting anxious I remind myself God will always be smarter than me and "You
Don't Run Nothing".
Trust in the Lord with
all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy path- Proverbs 3:5-6
