No experience in life is ever wasted. To know and believe this with your entire being is what activates faith. What solidly plants our feet on immovable ground. What makes even the most perplexed pathway straight. And in such seasons, I learned to press.
When we moved to North Carolina, I can remember crying and praying because it wasn’t in my plans nor did I fathom it being the next right step for my family. I was even less clear on why the move happened once 2020 arrived and, not only did the world shift from its normal functioning, but my personal world was torn apart as I buried member after member of my village. And still I pressed.
At home, life was demanding, and some days the effort had to be pulled from a place outside of myself. There were nights filled with the desire of finding harmony. Finding balance. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that there was a threat to severe the 3-strand cord, and still I pressed.
At work, I silently endured tough days, yet I pressed. Pressed. Pressed. Pressed.
And today, I profess that it was only by the sheer grace of God’s love, compassion and provision that I made it to where He has me walking today… tomorrow. I stand as a true testament to knowing, seeing and believing that everything that God sets out to accomplish through His vessels will come to pass. You see, I couldn’t let this hour pass without being sure that God receives what is due to Him. All the praise truly belongs to The Father. My Father.
Words shared with a dear friend earlier today, simply put, “I’m excited that God is able to use me to bring glory to His name. Glad that every promise He’s spoken to come to pass will be accomplished in NC. I’m in a very humble and reflective place. Heart is seriously full…”
And as I sit in this crazy faith moment, theses moments, I'm believing, as He’s said, I haven’t even seen the fulfillment of it all. My pastor confirmed it for me today as he prayed over my family unit at the alter, my head bowed as a symbol of gratitude...
My God, it was true when you said that you would not let me be tested beyond what I can (and did) endure.
And in all things, I thank Him. He has done everything well. Everything.
And He's still at work.
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