That’s the message He confirmed today! Waking up, I went to our family’s website. It was 14 minutes past the hour, so I went to page 14, and this showed up:
“And speaking of being FULL of anxiety, that was me yesterday, and I immediately RAN to Him AGAIN. I reread some old posts, including my fav lately:
“Come to me all you who labor and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, here you will find rest for your soul. FOR MY YOKE IS EASY AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT.” – Matthew 11:28-30
She (a priest) called our attention to the image of the yoke, a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals, such as oxen, are joined at the heads or necks for working together. She said she could imagine Jesus (God) already wearing the yoke and inviting us to let Him be our Partner as we bear our burdens together with Him. She said when things get harder (and they will get harder), Jesus (God) would not let his side of the yoke go.”
Fast forward to the drive on the way to work, a few hours later, the very verse from that early appointment was Joel Osteen’s email for today:
“FOR MY YOKE IS EASY AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT (Wink! Wink!).” – Matthew 11:30
The Most High God is arranging the good breaks, the healing, the favor, the promotion. He has the right people lined up for you. He knows how to change people’s minds to be for you. You don’t have to do everything in your own strength and ability. You have to stay strong and fight the good fight of faith. It may not happen overnight, but keep believing, keep declaring the promises, keep doing the right thing.”
Then, immediately upon getting to work (less than 15 minutes later) and feeling a bit overwhelmed, I went again to our website. It was 35 minutes past the hour, so I went to page 35, and the verse incredibly showed up again:
Then, I continued reading about what had me in tears before leaving – my hurts – that have become my cross to carry for God:
“What then will the cross be for us? Look: what do you find most difficult in your everyday life? Well, that’s the Redeemer’s cross for you. Those tough temptations you meet, your ill health, your heavy demanding work, the defects of the people among whom you live, WHO HURT YOU…. Have supernatural outlook! All this, for you, is the cross of Christ…Carry it joyfully, lovingly. Carry it generously and you will learn to hide it from those around you, as you would hide a treasure. Hide it behind a generous smile and you will discover in the depths of your soul, what our Lord’s words mean when he says, ‘FOR MY YOKE IS EASY AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT (Wink! Wink!)” (Mt 11:30); for he, the good Cyrenean of souls will help you carry it.” – Jesus As Friend by Salvatore Canals
You can’t say these were all random coincidences! They were all God confirming to me and you that He is deeply and intimately involved in every second, every moment of our lives! It’s just for us to keep seeking Him, praying for His perspective, strength, and guidance to tackle every situation we face.
Today, I had a good time laughing about one cross He has given me to handle. When I looked at everything from His respective, I was reminded to keep silent, vent my frustrations to Him, and show up as the loving and wise woman He would have me to be. When I ended our conversation, I thanked and praised God! Joshie woke up complaining, and I said to Him, “Joshie, every moment, let’s just praise and thank God! We have nothing to complain about!” and I sucked up every moment being there with him. God, thank You!!! (HUGE SMILE)
Make sure you invite God into every moment of your life to seek His perspective! He has the best plans for us, but we must learn His voice AND be obedient to Him. Like when He told me today to be silent! No problem, God! You always know best!