It will happen to everyone. You don't know when, where, or how it will hit you. Lets face it though, it will happen! I'm talking about the times in life that you absolutely hate. Basically, I'm talking about the times where life (for lack of a better word) sucks.
I'm going to say it again, storms will come! They can hit us to the core of our faith. They can be so bad that it makes you question this whole "God" thing. I'll be the first to admit that I've been there.
"I haven't missed church in 5 years God, and you let this happen?!"
"I've taught Sunday School kids about You for years. You're gonna give this to me?"
"If my life is going to be this bad, I might as well do what I want."
Don't act like you haven't been there. These are the moments that can shake your entire life to its core. You search for answers for your problems. You question whether God sees your tears. You pray for God to come and intervene. You feel like the "storm" is lasting forever.
What do you do?
One of the most important things to understand is that God is here to help. He never said life would be easy, but that He would be with us. He also never promised that life would be void of trials, but that He would never leave.
What is the single most important thing to remember?
As hard as it can be, trusting that your life is in the right hands is vital. The "storms of life" will make you question everything you've ever believed in.
I think Britt Nicole, a christian artist, said it best:
"So I'll stop searching for the answers,
I`ll stop praying for an escape,
And I'll trust You,God, with where I am,
And believe that You will have Your way.
Just have Your way."
Why should we let God have His way in our lives? The reason is because His way is better than our way. The path that He sets us on is much better than anything we could imagine.
We probably won't understand why we are in the horrible circumstances. God might not ever get us out of them. The good news though, is that the circumstances are greater than we can understand. God's plan will triumph and prevail in all circumstances. We are under the purpose of the One whose understanding no one can fathom.
Next time you enter one of life's "storms", remember to let God have His way.
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Apr 14, 2011
Feb 16, 2011
You Can Walk on the Water!
I'll be completely honest with you, I started blogging to make money! I got bored one day and started reading articles online. I read one article that said it was possible to make money from blogging. Obviously that sounded like a great reason to start one! Also, being a young and aspiring business owner, I felt it would be great practice for online marketing. After learning both of these things, I didn't need to convince myself anymore. Blogging was for me!
All of this led me to starting a blog that night. Many of you probably don't know that it isn't this one! I started another blog on a completely different website. I actually wrote two different articles about completely random topics. The whole purpose behind those writings were to try and see how many views I could get on my stories. Throughout that entire process I felt like I was wasting my time and I didn't even enjoy the articles I was writing!
I now realize the REAL reason I was not happy with it. Throughout those few weeks I kept feeling like God wanted me to write my thoughts about Him. I had been writing what I thought people would be interested in reading, not what God wanted me to write. I was ignoring a pretty direct hint from our Creator. It was like God was sending me a daily text message and I refused to respond. You know what is really sad about it though? I wanted to write about Him in the first place.
How am I supposed to write about God? I was having a hard enough time getting readers on my articles that I thought were interesting! Now I'm supposed to believe people will want to read about God? People don't even want to talk to others who talk about God! There is no way people will read it. Even worse, they might stop talking to me because of it!
I then heard a song I had heard many times before. The lyrics had always hit me hard, but this time I knew why I had listened to it. Walk on the Water by Britt Nicole came on the radio and I finally realized it was time to step out. What do I mean by step out?
Matthew 14: 25-31
"Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid." "Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water. “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
I needed to step out of my comfort zone. Why was I doubting and ignoring the One true God? All I needed to do was step out and "walk on the water". I then decided to completely change websites and start writing about topics I believed God wanted. It was time to stop running away!
Wow! God did way more than I ever had imagined! The new articles are getting FIVE times as many views as the old website. People have now read them in TEN different countries!
I know there are other people who need to take that "first step". Your "step" doesn't have to be a blog. Maybe you're feeling God wants you to sing, but you're scared. Maybe you're called to start a bible study for a few of your close friends, but you doubt anyone will show up. There can be many different things that God wants you to do.
I encourage you to "step out" It is so much easier to run away when you're afraid. Although, the true rewards are when you take that FIRST step! Ignore the waves of doubt and have faith. Don't miss out on what you are really supposed to be doing. You can walk on the water too!
All of this led me to starting a blog that night. Many of you probably don't know that it isn't this one! I started another blog on a completely different website. I actually wrote two different articles about completely random topics. The whole purpose behind those writings were to try and see how many views I could get on my stories. Throughout that entire process I felt like I was wasting my time and I didn't even enjoy the articles I was writing!
I now realize the REAL reason I was not happy with it. Throughout those few weeks I kept feeling like God wanted me to write my thoughts about Him. I had been writing what I thought people would be interested in reading, not what God wanted me to write. I was ignoring a pretty direct hint from our Creator. It was like God was sending me a daily text message and I refused to respond. You know what is really sad about it though? I wanted to write about Him in the first place.
How am I supposed to write about God? I was having a hard enough time getting readers on my articles that I thought were interesting! Now I'm supposed to believe people will want to read about God? People don't even want to talk to others who talk about God! There is no way people will read it. Even worse, they might stop talking to me because of it!
I then heard a song I had heard many times before. The lyrics had always hit me hard, but this time I knew why I had listened to it. Walk on the Water by Britt Nicole came on the radio and I finally realized it was time to step out. What do I mean by step out?
Matthew 14: 25-31
"Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid." "Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water. “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
I needed to step out of my comfort zone. Why was I doubting and ignoring the One true God? All I needed to do was step out and "walk on the water". I then decided to completely change websites and start writing about topics I believed God wanted. It was time to stop running away!
Wow! God did way more than I ever had imagined! The new articles are getting FIVE times as many views as the old website. People have now read them in TEN different countries!
I know there are other people who need to take that "first step". Your "step" doesn't have to be a blog. Maybe you're feeling God wants you to sing, but you're scared. Maybe you're called to start a bible study for a few of your close friends, but you doubt anyone will show up. There can be many different things that God wants you to do.
I encourage you to "step out" It is so much easier to run away when you're afraid. Although, the true rewards are when you take that FIRST step! Ignore the waves of doubt and have faith. Don't miss out on what you are really supposed to be doing. You can walk on the water too!
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