I haven't written a blog post in quite a while. I think that is because I haven't felt very inspired. I have been blocked. I feel as if I had been stagnating. Life had become so repetitive, just like the movie "Groundhog's Day." I wasn't accomplishing the goals I had set for myself. In a word, I've been stuck. God knew I would not have made a move on my own, so I believe He allowed circumstances to unfold the way they have to free me from the prison of my own making. So now I have been freed and I am scared to death. I have no choice now but to trust that the Lord will turn these circumstances for good and I need to trust that He has another purpose for my life.
A dear friend sent me a meme that gave the message that I must trust the transition. It was exactly what I needed. I am filled with anxiety and fear, but I know those emotions are not from the Lord. I have to trust that He knows the beginning to the end and knew me before I was. He tells me over and over in His Word to trust Him, that He is with me, and that He will go into battle with me and fight on my behalf.
I feel compelled to share some of the Scriptures to which I am currently clinging like a life raft. In Jeremiah 29:11, the Lord says: "For I know what plans I have in mind for you, plans for well-being, not for bad things; so that you ca have hope and a future." This is a reminder that we need to trust that the Lord has a plan and a purpose for our lives. Another Scripture that has always served as a reminder that I don't always know everything and that I need to humble myself is Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him; then He will guide your paths." The following Scripture has always given me encouragement when I have felt afraid or defeated. It is a reminder that God doesn't want us to feel those things because He is always with us. In Joshua 1:9 He says: "Haven't I ordered you, 'Be strong, be bold?' So don't be afraid or downhearted, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
I could go on and on quoting Scriptures that give me encouragement and comfort. God's love for us is so evident in Scripture that even through turmoil, I cannot help but feel abundantly grateful for His unfailing love. As a new chapter in my life has yet to unfold, I wanted to share all of this and allow myself to be vulnerable so I can hopefully be of some comfort and encouragement to anyone reading this who may be dealing with fear, anxiety, or sadness. We are all human. We all go through times of trial. Uncertainty is very anxiety-provoking. I am not immune. That said, I know the Lord and I know that whatever the reason for this season of trial in my life, he has a plan and a purpose for it and He will absolutely use it for my betterment because I love Him and He loves me. So please know that God wastes nothing. Trust in Him and trust that he has a plan and purpose for your life too. Trust the transition. It's all part of the process. God bless.
