That is what God tells me sometimes! And now I’m so on board with Him because I know these terrible days have lots to teach me. Take, for example, yesterday, it wasn’t a good day, but looking back on it, I’m grateful. I was reminded of so many vital lessons, like becoming numb to the pain of disappointments. GOD STRONG, BABY! I learned to immediately shake them off and keep my eyes fixed on God, asking what He would have me do. God, I’m at Your service! Forget about high road with God, guys, I’m on the HIGHEST road with Him because if you lean too much on other humans, you will only walk around with your head down with hurts and frustrations. But let me tell ya, those who look to the Lord, their faces are never covered in shame. We can walk with boldness, confidence, peace, and joy, KNOWING God Himself has our back! He pays us back MORE than what anyone can take from us! HEEHAW!!!
“I can do all things through Christ (God) who strengthens me,” is where we have to be, especially when God asks us difficult things of us. I love this message I just opened to:
“Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10
Reflection: Our salvation in time and eternity depends entirely on how we conform our lives to God’s will, accepting it with full generosity and fidelity of heart. What is my attitude towards God’s will? Do I see it and follow it in all that happens to me?
Heavenly Father, let me always utter a resolute “Yes” whenever Your will calls me. Make me ready for any sacrifice.” – Minute Meditations for Each Day
Super tough following God! But when I look around at my life, all my blessings, all the battles He has seen me through, all the love He shows me every day with my God winks that show up all over the place, I say, ‘God, anything to please You, let me learn.’
Like I can’t get over yesterday, I was having my dinner and decided to watch Kevin Hart on Netflix. Kevin said something, and my son Emmie passed, saying the same thing simultaneously. I called Emmie asking if he had said it because he saw the words on the TV, and he said no, that it was the lyrics of a song he was listening to. I had Emmie rewind it, and he was amazed and said, “That was for sure a God wink!” See the love I’m talking about? For God to orchestrate the timing of my son rapping a song to line up perfectly with Kevin Hart at the precise time was Him showing His deep love for us. Emmie even gave me a big hug. This is after he had been giving me a hard time about something. God melted away his anger and reminded me that I’m not handling this parenting thing alone. It was also His way of comforting me on that rough and tough day. God is too much!
And this knowledge of God going through such trouble to reveal His invisible Presence with my son and me gives me the courage to stand GOD STRONG, knowing I handle nothing alone. I hope you are committing to a stronger relationship with Him this year!!! He doesn’t require perfect people to walk with Him. I’m just a weak person with a strong God by my side! Today, His message was that we can celebrate when we discover weaknesses about ourselves. He loves us unconditionally! Let’s be His angels in the world showing up as our extra loving, courageous, and supportive selves. Amen!