Do not be discouraged. This is not where you are meant to stay. God is growing and preparing you for where you are going.♥️ ~ Shaun
There is so much more to come.
Had to come back and add an update. Yesterday, I came across this exact sermon Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts had preached in Denver. All I could do was smile and shed a few tears. What if she would have given up after 2018? Just think, everything that transpired over the last year would not have happened.
Y’ALL!!! We have to keep going. I have to keep going. I know deep down there is sooooo much more God has planned for me. This is not where my story ends. Listen, I cannot afford to give up, and neither can you!! We must keep growing. Love you!
You cannot start, skip the middle (the process), and go straight to the end. Nothing in life happens this way.
Short story…
When I was a teen, I wanted to play the piccolo. My sister and one of the girls at church played the flute. Well, I did not want to be like them (always had to be difficult different). I wanted to play the piccolo. Everyone I asked about how I should get started said that I would have to learn to play the flute first. Y’all, I wasn’t even in band or interested in playing other instruments, but I was drawn to the piccolo. I believe it was because it was so tiny and cute. I’m a sucker for tiny, cute things. Well, starting with the flute was not going to happen so I never played the piccolo. One day I’m just going to buy one and teach myself to play. That’s what YouTube is for, right? Laughing
Anyhoo… this is how my life has been since as far back as I can remember. I want what I want and I want it how I want it. Don’t judge me. Over time I have gotten better. Listen, I hate all of the in between stuff. I say I love watching God work (the progression) in my life; however, sometimes I feel He can skip a few steps. Y’all, my patience for getting from points A to Z is very short. Not sure if it’s my attention span (because I swear I have ADHD), or if I am just impatient. Either way… at 50 years old… I am finally completely submitting to God’s plan (I might get sidetracked every now and then– Lol) and following all of His steps. If I want XYZ, I have to go through the entire process. Y’all, I have to stop being so stubborn. Ugh!
My mantra for this current season is “I am submitting and committing to the process.”
Woke up with Smokie Norful’s, “I Need A Word,” playing over and over in my head. Here are the lyrics courtesy of LyricFind and Capitol Christian Music Group.
The noise of my day The depression that steals my voice The confusion that arrests my life So I can’t even make a choice
Life seems so loud I’ve been too proud So Lord, what do I do? I just need a word from You
Oh, I need a word Tell me which way to turn I need a word Tell me which way I should go I need a word To tell me just what to do Please send a word God, I need to hear from You Drown out the noise Let me hear Your voice I need a word from You
Ooh, oh, I just got bad news Life just darkened my day My family is in need And I just cant seem to make a way, oh
Life seems so loud I’ve been too proud But I’m asking you now Lord, send a word from You
I need a word Tell me which way to turn I need a word Tell me which was I should go I need a word Tell me what should I do, Lord I need a word I need a word from You Drown out the noise Let me hear Your voice Oh Lord, I know need a word from You
I hear You Lord, I hear You say
Stand still and know that You are God Stand still and believe You’ll work it out Stand still and see my victory walk right in ‘Cause with You, I will win
I need a word Greater is He that’s in me than He that’s in the world I need Your word No weapon formed against me shall be able to prosper Drown out the noise Let me hear Your voice I need a word From You
It’s growing season. You are being pruned. Lean into God.
Praying you have a wonderfully, blessed week. Love you!♥️
Hello! Happy Saturday and Happy July 1st! Praying you have a wonderfully blessed weekend.❤️
Today, I am doing something I have never done before. Something that is taking me far beyond my comfort zone. I will provide details tomorrow, after it is over. Let’s just say I am walking into new territory. I know God is with me.
As I was scrolling through my Facebook memories for today, I could not decide on what to share. Every message was significant. I finally narrowed it down to a few that really resonated with what I am currently experiencing. Y’all, I can already tell this is going to be one eventful year. I must remember my theme for this year–to stay present while residing in a state of peace. I cannot allow what happens around me to disturb my peace.
Here is a compilation of Facebook memories shared on July 1 beginning with 2022 dating back to 2015:
Facebook story, July 1, 2022. The message was initially share in 2018–I just made it cute in 2022. The transition is definitely happening. I can feel it.Whew! When I tell you this process has me all over the place. I have absolutely no idea where God is taking me, but I trust Him.Posted by Learning Mind on Facebook. I shared it on July 1, 2017. Powerful message! I want what I never had so I am doing what I have never done.Posted by TV ONE on Facebook. I shared it on July 1, 2017. Took me several years to shed the weight/baggage. Now I am finally residing in the new and loving it!Posted by The Queen Code on Facebook. I shared it on July 1, 2015. That was the year I took the biggest leap of my lifetime–the year I walked away from my marriage. I’m in tears because I was so afraid of the unknown, but that one step was so necessary for my livelihood.
Sitting here in gratitude, thanking God I am not where I used to be. So glad I listened and acted. I know God has so much more planned for my life, and there are many more steps and leaps to make. However, as long as I have God with me, protecting me and loving me, I know I will make it to wherever I am destined to be.
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