The last time I spoke with you, I told you that I would share the trials of my life throughout 2021 and how they affected me. The thing is, I was still experiencing those trials at the time of that last post. I still am, in some ways. But, things have gotten progressively better for me. I have made some drastic changes in my life and in my mind.
It’s so funny how fast time flies when you’re busy dealing with life and trying to figure things out. I’ve learned so much in the last 6 months alone! It’s like God has sped up the learning process for me. I’m feeling a great sense of urgency that I can’t explain. I don’t know exactly what’s coming, but I feel that something BIG is about to happen.
I’m excited about it! And apprehensive at the same time. Am I ready for what’s next? Have I learned all of the lessons that I need to learn? Have I internalized them?
God knows.
I have said before, and I truly believe, that every experience is a learning opportunity. I believe that everything - good or bad - happens for a reason. And when we search for that reason, we will learn very valuable lessons that we can take forward and apply to similar situations in the future. Whenever I go through difficult situations, I ask God to show me the lesson in them. I realize I’m not going through these situations for nothing. What should I be learning? What should I take away from this?
Many of us are trapped in our lack of understanding of why something has happened or is happening to us. We tend to just sit in our situations, upset that they are happening and allowing them, rather than being active in getting through them. I encourage you to, right in the middle of it, ask God why you’re going through that difficulty. What lesson are you to learn from it? How are you to proceed forward?
You can even ask about something that has happened to you in the past. Try not to ask in accusation. But, go to God in humility and ask in order to gain knowledge and understanding.
Many people think that we can’t talk to God or ask Him tough questions, but we can. Old religion has taught us that we aren’t supposed to “question” God; we’re not supposed to ask Him what or why. But Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us not to lean on our own understanding. It tells us to go to God for His understanding and His direction. How are we supposed to gain true understanding and know in what direction we are supposed to go if we don’t ask?
God tells us we can come to Him (Matthew 11:28) and His Word encourages us to cast our cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7). He has made Himself available to us all. And he IS listening!
Once I submitted myself to God and humbled myself before Him, He began to highlight my insufficiencies – places where I was spiritually bound and the reasons why I was struggling. He began to show me where and how I can improve and become a better, more powerful, version of myself.
I’m still working and growing, but I think I’m ready to share my experiences and lessons with you, again. I’m ready to take you through my journey over the last couple of years, as well as share what is going on with me right now. It’s been quite an adventure!! A lot has happened! And I believe that, through it all, God has been - and is - preparing me for what and where He is about to take me into next!
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