I think it can be called an awakening or epiphany if you will when you wake up and suddenly that proverbial light bulb appears over your head...you yell "Eureka”! But in Christ, God gives us many revelations as it pertains to our lives and our walk with Him. I truly believe that God doesn’t give it to us all at once because we simply can’t handle it. Then there are other times when we just want to do what we want to do when we want to do it without consulting “A”, “B” or “G.O.D”! Just like Burger King we want to “have it our way” and then what typically results is one hot, self-inflicted mess. Can you relate? Well recently, I’ve been going through a very serious phase of “writer’s block” if you will but it was even a bit more serious than that. I began to allow some negative thoughts and self doubt seep into my mind about my gifts and abilities and even began to doubt God’s plan for my life. I felt a little betrayed as my little “nest egg” began to dry up and I still had not become this best-selling author that I thought God wanted me to be. In a way, I had some very unrealistic expectations but NOT because of the goal or achievement itself but rather the time frame in which I expected God to do His perfect work and have His perfect way in me. I realize that I am still very impatient when it comes to a lot of things and I am quick to get discouraged when things don’t happen WHEN I expect them to. Not to say that they won’t happen but it’s just that my timing is way off and that’s when I get into trouble. God’s word says be anxious for nothing but so many times I just feel like God is taking too doggone long! I know I'm not the only one out here in cyberspace feeling this way... But the one thing that I realized is that before we can get promoted from kindergarten to the first grade, we have to pass the class. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks… we have to pass the class ya’ll and all of the tests, pop quizzes, final exams that go along with it. God gives us instruction, He has divine purpose and He has steps and various tasks that we must complete but if we don’t finish the little tasks that He requires of us… He can’t trust us with much more and it becomes “us” that hinders our growth instead of everything else around us that we can find to blame. I even thought that there was some satanic stronghold and demonic force that was just hindering my blessings and I started to get frustrated with everything and everyone around me, especially church folks! Well here’s where the revelation part occurred. In fact at present my Pastor is actually teaching on the book of Revelation which is a very profound series by the way. As he began teaching this book during Bible study, I began to seek for my own personal revelation and how many of you know that when you seek God, you are sure to find Him? What God revealed to me personally is that there are still some things that I have not completed. There are “issues” that still weigh me down that I need to deal with before he can add more responsibility and promote me to higher heights. I know what these things are now because I’ve asked God to give me the wisdom to know and the strength to do. I want to also encourage you all today. There are many times in life when we feel stuck. I hate that feeling and what’s even worst is feeling like you’re finally heading in the right direction simply to find yourself right back where you started. Prime example, you go on a diet and lose all of this weight really really fast but within several months time, you gain it all back and then some! How discouraging is that??? I mean really? I honestly believe that it is God’s desire for us to do things the correct way to begin with to avoid such frustration. When God tells us to wait on marriage and not fornicate, it’s not because he doesn’t want us to enjoy intimacy. He doesn’t want us to get frustrated and lonely but rather wants us to enjoy the fullness of a sexual encounter with a mate that He has ordained and designated to be our equally yoked match. So what are you anxious for today? And if you are stuck like I was (writer’s block, musician’s block, artist’s block, whatever…) consider if there is one small detail that may appear to be insignificant to you but to God is the key to getting over your stagnant phase. Perhaps it’s something totally unselfish like visiting a relative in the hospital or forgiving a loved one. Maybe it’s something more practical like cleaning your house, desk or car and showing appreciation for the things He’s blessed us with so He can pour out an increase. Think about it RAWC Stars and tap into your own divine revelations about your loved ones, finances, career, education, relationships, religion, your whole life. To those who believe, God promises a life of abundance and provision. God’s mercies are new each and every day and daily He loads us with benefits. So are you hindering the blessing and blocking your benefits? Like my 10 year old son recently told me (out of the mouth of babes!), “Don’t limit God”. So today I encourage you with these same words. God can do exceedingly abundantly all that we can ask or even imagine so sit back, be still, remember that He is God all by Himself and listen for His still small voice to guide you. Hope you enjoy this apropos clip of “Have Faith in Me” sung by the incredibly fabulous Kim Burrell!!
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