Continuing with the theme of revelation, I'm amazed how answers to prayers happen.
So, this last week I had some conversations that made me do a self-evaluation. I was able to see for the first time in a long time that I had made quite a bit of progress with two traits that I really struggle with. I kind of felt like I needed to have a celebration for overcoming these nearly lifelong things I've been working on. Probably to the onlooker, I appear to have great faith and great trust- I do- in some circumstances. However, in some aspects, I feel like I've never had it.
I was just celebrating this accomplishment, when in a casual conversation about this weekend, I got this panicky feeling. I all of a sudden was in this anxious state trying to figure out what my next steps are. Should I do this? Should I do that? What if I don't do anything right now? What if I mess everything up? Who knows why!? In reality, there's nothing I should be worried about. Satan sure knows how to mess with my head, though.
I opened Facebook and Emily Belle Freeman had some quotes in her story and one of them was exactly what I needed to hear.
So, this last week I had some conversations that made me do a self-evaluation. I was able to see for the first time in a long time that I had made quite a bit of progress with two traits that I really struggle with. I kind of felt like I needed to have a celebration for overcoming these nearly lifelong things I've been working on. Probably to the onlooker, I appear to have great faith and great trust- I do- in some circumstances. However, in some aspects, I feel like I've never had it.
I was just celebrating this accomplishment, when in a casual conversation about this weekend, I got this panicky feeling. I all of a sudden was in this anxious state trying to figure out what my next steps are. Should I do this? Should I do that? What if I don't do anything right now? What if I mess everything up? Who knows why!? In reality, there's nothing I should be worried about. Satan sure knows how to mess with my head, though.
I opened Facebook and Emily Belle Freeman had some quotes in her story and one of them was exactly what I needed to hear.
"The Lord knows what to do. He can accomplish what we can't. But it will happen in His own time and in His own way. Our job is to trust that He is working within our waiting, that He has not forgotten us. That He not only knows what to do but will accomplish it.
"Lately my prayers have changed. Instead of pleading, Lord, what should I do? I say instead, Lord, you know what to do, and I trust you. Then I wait for the inspiration that comes in peaceful moments. With time."
I'm not sure which book she's quoting of hers, but it was exactly what I needed to see. So, maybe I have improved, but I know there's still a long way for me to go!
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