DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS STRONG, STRONG LOVING FROM GOD!!!
My mom didn’t like the title of yesterday’s post: ‘Going Through Hell With A Smile’ – “You’re not going through any hell! You have a beautiful life!” I do! I do! I do! I love my life where I told someone yesterday how I eat one cooked meal a day, and I enjoy that meal like it’s my birthday every day (the blessings of God!) But what I explained to mom is that even in this gorgeous life I have, some moments are not so pretty, and that’s where the crucial God perspective comes in so that WE CAN STILL HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH AND SMILE DESPITE THE TROUBLES AND STORMS THAT COME OUR WAY, KNOWING GOD HIMSELF IS WITH US. HeeHaw!
I was talking with my brother, Kevin, a short while ago. I told him how his wisdom empowers me so I can empower the entire world with everything I’m learning from him. Like in that awful moment, I’ve written so much about when he said, “Neeks, all I can tell you is get closer to God. Make God your priority!” Now, I’m on this mission to bring the entire world closer to God with me. I don’t want you guys to just know about God, I want you guys to have a personal relationship with Him where you know you have individual access to God every moment (His wisdom, love, help, support, favor, approval, strength, and generosity!)
Take for example a very hurtful (HELL) moment I had to deal with some months ago. The crazy lady was ready to come out swinging, but with one glance at God, I knew what it was He, and Kevin would have me to do (Kevin is in my head, y’all!). Neek, check the emotions because they will take you nowhere. Don’t crazily react, but wisely respond. Life is not checkers where you rapidly make moves. It’s chess where you strategize 4 to 5 moves ahead. So, I calmed down and asked this important question that I’ve stolen from Pastor Drew of the Bel Air church:
“Jesus (God), what is your perspective on every moment of my life? Every relationship. Every decision. Every circumstance. And how can I enter into it to glorify you.”
“Your girl swallowed that hurt, put on a fake smile, and did what she needed to do!” The next move was to take Kevin’s advice again. I didn’t get bitter, I got closer to God. I began doing my morning runs to my God tree in the dark! Romans 8:28: what is meant for my harm, God will use it for my good! GOD WILL USE YOUR ENEMIES TO BLESS YOU!
Please take Kevin’s and Pastor Drew’s advice by praying for a closer walk with God and continually asking:
“Jesus (God), what is your perspective on every moment of my life? Every relationship. Every decision. Every circumstance. And how can I enter into it to glorify you.”
This is how He guides us on the best paths for our lives! Being obedient to God is where the blessings are! (Wink! Wink!) THE GOD PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING! Make sure you have alone times with God by listening or reading anything spiritual that will bring you closer to Him! And don’t worry about all your mistakes and failures of the past; OUR GOD LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY!!! No situation too difficult for Him, either! Kevin’s advice today was to put everything in God’s hands: BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!!!