That was my hubby to me yesterday! I said, “Boo, I’m forming a new habit! I want to get my exercise done and then spend one solid hour with God.” “What about your husband?” It’s a good thing I wrote in a post last week: exercise, spend time with hubby and then spend time with God.” He was happy then! (LOL!)
Let me tell ya, these appointments with God are the bomb.com! I’m ADDICTED to God’s love! He finds the sweetest, sweetest, sweetest ways to let me know that HIS PRESENCE IS ALWAYS WITH ME.
Like yesterday morning, hubs wanted to take us to a local Nigerian restaurant, and I begged him for us to have a vote about it with the kids. He sneakily ran off to convince them that we should go where he wanted to go. Only Julie agreed that we should go to a Chinese restaurant where I wanted to go. Fair is fair, so off we went. But by the time we got there, though, the server said everything was pretty much sold out other than “TITUS” fish. Hubby then finally took us to the Chinese restaurant where the most delicious food was cooked fresh to order. That’s what I’m talking about! God’s spoilt girl here!
On the way home, I teased the kids and hubby, “Oh, I’m so sorry we didn’t get to eat at that restaurant you guys picked. Maybe next time. (SMILE) Julie started rubbing it in some more, “The only thing they had was TITUS fish!” LOL!
Can you guys believe that very “TITUS” fish is how God spoke to me today in my appointment with Him. I’ve been feeling down and disappointed over a situation, and I’m trying very hard not to be bitter, but BETTER, but it hasn’t been easy. So, in asking God what He would have me to do, He replied when these verses from “TITUS” funnily showed up on Tumblr.com, one of my fav places to hear from God:
“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” – Titus 3:1-2 (ESV)
That was HIM SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO CRAZY LADY HERE. And just like that, He melted away all the bitterness. People will disappoint us (Nobody’s perfect!), but God doesn’t disappoint. He is using the entire situation to PULL me closer to Him. We must give everyone mercy, grace, and forgiveness, keeping our eyes on God and doing what He would have us to do in every moment. This is how He magically guides us one step at a time on the path to the BEST life.
As I was thinking to tell this story for my blog today, I thought about how my son Emmie turned against me because I didn’t allow him to play his PS4 game, FORTNIGHT. And in that very moment, as I looked down at my phone, this showed up:
“…as you commemorate the last FORTNIGHT…”
Again, this was no coincident that FORTNIGHT showed up there. But, God’s sweet way of wrapping His arms around me saying, “Nik, I know every thought you think, and my invisible Presence is here for you always. Just keep your focus on MY LOVE FOR YOU.” And with love like that, I left that appointment reconfirmed and with more confidence than ever as GOD”S GIRL!!!
I hope you’re hanging out with Him, too! He is pleased when we come and spend alone time with Him. Then go out and EXPECT God’s blessings and favor, and everything He has planned for those who love and obey Him. (Wink! Wink!) Don’t miss out; Our God is faithful!
KEEP CALM—YOU’RE ROLLING WITH GOD