Yesterday I heard that familiar, still, quiet voice. It said to me, as I was sitting on the bathroom stall in my home, "Be still and know that I am God". To reasons know to me, it got my attention. For the rest of the day I was able to calm my mind and focus on my number one goal, working the plan of God for my life.
I was surprised that I did not react the way I once would have done. Normally hearing that scripture would have caused me to immediately stopped everything, got on my knees,and pray. However, the revelation I received was to "stop worrying, stop complaining, and do what you are called to do. Know that I am who I say that I am".
Some people would say that thing happen coincidentally. But what happened to me later that evening (I was able to work from morning to night, joyfully), was God doing His thing. As I was doing some research online, I came across a few sripture references for Christian writers, to help them stay focused. Guess what was right there in the middle of them all? Psalm 46:10 "Let be and be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth"!
God began to show me that I had only been in Charlotte for less than two weeks, and already I had started nagging and worrying Him about the fact that I did not have a job, feeling sad that I had no friends, no place to worship in Charlotte. I was already asking or telling God what I needed. But, this scripture reminded me of God's word in Jeremiah 29:11, where God say's, " I know the plans that I have for you".
God was showing me that I was using my mouth the wrong way, asking for a job, when what I really desired was to earn a decent income from my speaking and writing ministry. I was reminded that God told me, He would send me to a place of worship wich He has chosen for me.
So last night I started praying, asking God's forgiveness for not completely trusting His plan, His timing, His guidance. Also acknowledging that He is Lord over my life and able to do all that I desire and more. As He gently reminds me, He is the God that quiets the wind and parts great and mighty seas. Once again God's Word and His sweet Holy Spirit comforts, guides and brings peace to my soul.
Carla B...Change Your Vision. Change Your Life
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