I have been seeking God for various things in my life. Who isn' right? God I need this, that, this, that, and this. Some people only talk to God when they need something from Him. However, with my relationship with my savior Jesus Christ, I seek the Lord because my life isn't my own to Him I belong. As a Christian I cannot just make decisions, choices, lifestyle changes, career changes, or just move because I have been birthed to complete the work of my Father in Heaven. So I MUST seek him regarding the desires of my heart.
I am not talking about every Christian's relationship with Christ, I am talking about my own. I have chosen to do the work of the Father in building His kingdom in heaven. So if God is not in it, says "no", or I have to wait, then I would rather be in His will then His permissive will. When you are in the permissive will of the Father you are still blessed, but it is not the full blessing. 1 Samuel 15:22 states that, "...to obey is better than sacrifice." Think about it. As I mature in grow in God, I thank Him for unanswered prayers. Especially when I reflect back on the mindset that I was in asking God for certain things.
Fast forward to today, May 9, 2013, Huntington, WV. I trust God, but have been wishy/washy concerning several things that I am believing Him for. Of course during this time of waiting in expectation several questions have crossed my mind more than once. Do I really believe the word of God? When will it come to past? Have I missed it? Many people both of the household of faith and outside tend to question your relationship with God because of these types of questions. I am human and that side does like to cause doubt, fear, and anxiety. As a result, I have to rebuke my flesh daily in order to have a clear mind and heart. Just because I am saved does mean that I don't go through battles myself. People tend to think that as Christians we have it easy....YEAH RIGHT!!! We do not have it easy, it just our resource (God) walks with us and enables us to endure until the end.
I have done all that I know to do in order to be in a position for God to hear me. The Bible says that certain things only come out by fasting and praying (Mark 9:29). Even after our fast has ended we expect a quick moving of God. What if God gave you all your hearts desire but you were unable to maintain it? For example, if God blessed you with a new car but you did not have the finances to make sure you kept gas in it, oil changes, and other things. Your car would get reposed, you might have to sale it, or not use it. We have to be in a position to maintain the blessings God has in store for us.
When you look to the left, right, forward, backward, and wonder how am I gonna make it through this anyhow?
Six key words: "The Just Shall Live By Faith." (Roman 1:17)
Keep in mind that if you diligently seek God he will hear you and that you only need to have faith as small as a mustard seed. There are numerous people in the Bible that were waiting on God for various things. Delay is not denial. All things work for the good to those who are called according to God's purpose. Stay encouraged.
