Well it has been an interesting ride since my last post. There has been betrayal, hurt, pain, ending of relationships, and witch hunts. However, there have also been revelations, insights, growth, and clarity. This season has been very difficult but very necessary. Most people want the titles, accolades, and shine of a spotlight but nobody wants the hate, attacks, or heat of the spotlight. You can't ask for God to growth, development, and clarity yet think that there will be no difficulty. I have learned in this season sooooo much but most importantly a few things. One, controversy reveals who is really with you. It is during the most difficult times in your life that you can accurately assess who is with you, for you, or against you. Everyone wants to ride your wave when your successful, but when your involved in controversy...... that's when it gets real! Second lesson, this revelation of who is with you is not to cause hate or bring defense for those who aren't. IT IS TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE. You don't have to worry yourselves about who is not for you, worry more or concern yourself more with those that are with you.
The third lesson I'm learning is that you can and will make it. The enemy wants to paint a picture that you won't! Take his art supplies and paint your own based on the truth and love of the God you serve. The enemy is a manipulator and deceiver and he loves to make us think/feel that we are alone but as a child of the most high God we are NEVER alone! He is always there, always loving, protecting and providing! He has not left us to fend for ourselves OR to fight our own battles! He is there! In this season where I felt so attacked, so damaged, every time I would begin to slip into a place of self pity or depression, GOD would send a confirming, encouraging, inspiring word! His word reminds me that I am HIS, and HE is concerned with me. That I can bear this hate and persecution for the sake of my assignment! I can bear this season of transition to reach the promise of my God ordained future. The fourth lesson I am learning and what has to be the most important thus far is that I must be careful in how I treat people, ALL PEOPLE! I have to give as much grace and mercy as I can possible stand. I must love with a freedom that only come from security in Him, knowing that no weapon formed against me will prosper! I have nothing or nobody to fear! However, my gifts, talents, or callings do not give me the right to treat people any kind of way. They do not give me the right to be unapologetic when I hurt people or unforgiving when people hurt me. They do not give me the right to control, manipulate, or bully people according to my preferences or views. To be a daughter of the King, then I must operate as such and that means with LOVE and trust!!!! I am truly learning how to become His first lady! It is not easy, but it is totally worth it #Selah
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