STANDING IN MY OWN WAY
I had to come to the simple realization that GOD does NOT need my help and I need to merely move out of his way. I pray and ask for blessing s and favors THEN I try to help HIM and ME to get it done. That’s the problem. I need to believe it is done, trust HIM, and leave it alone. It’s funny because when I look back over my life and ALL the many things I have asked GOD for, I NEVER left it with HIM. I tried to fix the situation myself.The same goes for where we are in our life and the goals and dreams we seek to accomplish. GOD has them ALL for us and truly want us to be successful and succeed in EVERYTHING we set out to do (as long as it is in order). From the men I date, friends I have, and jobs I chose all came from ME. I did it. I did it because when I prayed and asked guidance on the matters I didn’t seem to get an answer fast enough. It was ME that made the decisions GOD should have! I learned to not only move out of GOD’s way and allow him to guide my life I need to also move out of MY way! I am standing in my own way. I am the reason some prayers are not getting answered because I am not still or quiet long enough to give GOD the opportunity to fulfill them. I merely sabotage the outcomes somewhat. I am the cause of a lot of problems in my life that could be simply avoided IF I just step aside and let GOD do HIS miraculous works. Ask yourself if you are letting GOD guide your ENTIRE life? In what ways are you trying to answer your own prayers!? Until next time…
Be Blessed
Miss Gossip
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I learned this lesson a little while ago, and I must say once you really and truly learn to allow God to do His job, life will be so much more relaxing, peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling. It feels absolutely wonderful! And when you feel yourself slipping back to your “life-controlling” ways- just pray (The devil really will burn with anger then!)
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Gossiper – you are so right! It is a learning process but I am so determined to really step aside – I learned MY way will never be the RIGHT way.
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It is hard sometimes, though. I study the bible and go to church, and although not a scholar, I know the word pretty well (improving more everyday). However, it is hard to keep the faith when you have been praying and trying to live right and you see no result. I know everything happens in God’s time but it is hard–and I am not referring to selfish desires.
I once asked the question in Sunday’s Seekers Class, about how to maintain faith when one has been waiting and waiting and waiting. The pastor’s answer was, “Sometimes our plan for our life, is not God’s plans for our lives”. I repeat, I am not speaking of selfish or superficial desires. How do you stay steadfast for things that are promised to you in the bible when there seems to be no answer/resolutions. You try to live right while you see others who don’t give a second thought about sinning receive things that should be reserved for a true Christian.
It just is so hard sometimes to keep the faith and not question God. This post is good, but something I struggle with on a regular basis.