Embrace the Journey, No Matter What Road You’re Traveling
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…at least not in the way that you expect it might.
Okay, reality check! Life doesn’t happen that way and do you know why? Because God designed it to be this way. But wait! Before you start spouting off how unfair that is or start doubting His love for you, read this quote from Lysa TerKeurst:
“You see, He knew even before I was born that I could easily allow food to be an idol in my life, that I would go to food instead of to Him, to fulfill my needs. And in His great wisdom, He created my body so that it would experience the consequences of such a choice, so that I would continually be drawn back into His arms. He wants me to come to Him for fulfillment, emotional healing, comfort – and if I could go to food for that and never gain an ounce, well then, what would I need God for?” — Pg. 105, Made to Crave
The days that are a struggle and feel overwhelming are days that are grooming you to overcome other challenges or to assist others in facing the very same ones. They are the days that God places before you for you to simply rely on His strength, His grace and His ability to even overcome death.
It’s easy, on days where the world seems to be resting on our shoulders, and the demands of busy schedules, financial strain and stressful situations in our lives, to allow doubt to creep in and whisper the lies that we’re not good enough or worthy enough. That our attempts at success are feeble and not worth our while. We need to be ever conscious of these whisperings and also of our desires to do everything ourselves.
When you recognize doubt creeping in or the thoughts that your plan is better than that of the will of God, as I have this week, find someone to confide in; someone who is willing to talk it out with you and willing to lift up a word of prayer on your behalf. Just the ability to talk through your situation is sometimes all you need to set yourself back on track.
And if you are unable to find someone who is willing the lend an ear or a word of prayer, then contact me. I may not have the words of advice you so long to receive, but I’m happy to listen and more than willing to lift up a prayer on your behalf that God will help you to overcome whatever you may be facing on your journey.
When the road of life seems too difficult to climb, remember that Jesus climbed a mountain for your salvation.
This was SO good!! Thank you for sharing.
You are SO very welcome! Thank you for stopping by and taking time to comment! Be blessed, my sister!
Wow!! Bree, that was wonderful!! So heartfelt and so encouraging. I love how you tied the fact that this is all a process into the blessing that God has given us in our struggles in order to pull us closer to Him as part of that process! Thank you for this!
Amanda, I am so happy to know that you were blessed by this, because it was your words that really pulled me through this week and provided me with this whole new perspective! Thank you!
Oh, wow, I’ve learned so much about embracing the journey as I’ve struggled with infertility for the past two years. It’s refreshing to read about this from a different perspective, but the same goal.
Lisa, though I may not understand your own struggle (though I’ve witnessed it through the lives of loved ones), I am so proud of you that you have been able to look up from the situation and embrace the challenges that God has placed in your life. It really is all about perspective and what we’re willing to do in order to achieve the end goal. Many blessings to you!
Enjoyed you writings & encouragement
Thank you, Vicki! I pray that you’ll be blessed as you continue on your journey and wherever it may lead you.
This was very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. #southernblogger
Richetta, thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a sweet message!
Bree, thanks for this! I’m actually reading through the Made to Crave Bible app 21-Day challenge. Have you checked out “The Lord’s Table” study online? It’s 60 days and I’m only on Day 10, but it is totally changing how I think Biblically regarding food. Here’s the link: http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/courses/lords-table/
Jasmine, I haven’t heard about the 21-Day Challenge. I’ll definitely have to look into that. The Lord’s Table sounds interesting as well. Online Bible Studies work so much better with my schedule, so I’ll have to check it out once I’m finished with this one. Thank you so much for the information and the link! And best of luck to you as you work through them!
Bree, I can sure attest to life not happening the way I expect at all and I know how those little whispers can invade in our inner thoughts. This is such a inspiring posts that points us back in the right direction.
Wanda, those little whispers can be so destructive to the good work that we’re doing and it’s easy to fall into what they’re saying when things don’t go as planned. Keep the faith and your eyes focused on Him and you’ll come out stronger than before! Many blessings!
Bree, this was a great post. I especially liked your thought about the next time we find life to difficult to climb through, we should remember that Jesus climbed a mountain for us.
Blessings,
Janis
Thank you, Janis. However, I must admit that this post, though typed by me, was really written by God, so I cannot take all of the credit! He gave me the words and I’m so pleased to know that it has touched your heart and that of others! Be blessed, my sister!
Hi Bree! I really enjoyed this article, it was right on time for me. I found it an encouragement to stick with God’s process. It helps me to remember that He is active in every step of that process; and therefore, to keep pressing toward the goal. Great post.
He’s got perfect timing, does He not? You’re so right, we must persevere and allow Him to work through us in order to achieve our goals, whatever they may be. Thank you for stopping by!