Greetings, Dear Friends!
And to those visiting, I say welcome! I post every Wednesday and my sole purpose is to nourish your soul along the way. Each month I give away a $10.00 Starbucks gift card to someone who posts on my blog. So share a story or an insight, bless lots of people, and just maybe you'll win a jolt of java for you and friend!
NEW RELEASE!!!
I am very excited to announce the release of my newest book, "Embracing Your Freedom: A Personal Experience in God's Heart for Justice."
Bless my socks off and pick up a copy today! I believe the message of this book is an important word for women in our day. Follow the Amazon link below to get a look at my book. Please post a review if you've had the chance to read 'Embracing Your Freedom' (thank you so much!):
Embracing Your Freedom on Amazon...
Now on to my topic...
As I mentioned last week, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm devoting the Wednesdays in November to the different aspects of gratitude. Last week we addressed the blessing of our abundant and literal freedom. This week, let's look at the beauty of the unknown.
I know, the unknown seems anything but beautiful at times. Terrifying, yes. Unsettling, for sure. But beautiful? Yes, too. For sure.
Our unknown is known by Him. Jesus is already there. Which makes it perfectly and wonderfully beautiful.
Read one of my favorite verses: You both precede and follow me; You place your hand of blessing upon my head (Psalm 139:5).
I'm going through a bit of an unknown season in life. With the writing and then the release of my 'Freedom' book came a slew of spiritual attack and opposition. I poured my heart and soul into this book and I knew the results would be up to God. And they are. Still, I don't know what those results will be. Every time I speak on this topic, we see God move and lives changed, and yet all of the opposition behind the scenes leaves me feeling like I've just been beat up and pushed around by the enemy of my soul - each and every time. But I will obey and trust the Lord with the outcome because He is with me and He is ahead of me.
This spring I have another book coming out titled, "Growing Grateful Kids." I'm excited about this book; it's both funny and deep. I also have a full speaking schedule. But then you look ahead to next fall and I've sensed the Lord telling me not to take too many speaking events. Behind the scenes there are some opportunities before me that could result in a pretty drastic shift in ministry. Or...God could be leading me into a season of hiddenness and refining. I don't know. I'm tempted at times to panic about the potential shift of momentum. But He's already there, so it's a blessed and beautiful place. And I don't want anything that He doesn't want for me.
Check out the picture at the top of this blog. I took this beautiful sunrise picture this morning with my phone. What a spectacular, creative, artistic God we serve! His mercies are new and lovely every morning. His faithfulness is powerfully great.
What about your life makes you feel apprehensive? When you look at your future, do you see too many variables that make you feel unsettled? Can you thank Him even here?
Though unknown to us, our future is not hidden from God. He is already there. He has prepared fresh mercies to touch us and bless us for all of our tomorrows. His grace is sufficient for us. His power is perfected in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). He has taken it upon Himself to cover us, care for us, lead us, and strengthen us.
Over and over again He instructs us to be anxious for nothing, be strong and courageous, let not our hearts be troubled, and to trust Him in all things. All of these directives imply that we have a choice in the matter. He supplies. We lay hold of His supply. He is. We decide to become.
Thank Him for His wisdom in the way He leads you. Thank Him - by faith - for the beautiful unknown path ahead of you. He is always good; always acting in love; always offering support; always supplying; constantly present, and completely engaged.
SO much for which to be thankful.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
~Until next week...