"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
Have you ever known God's perfect peace? The peace ... in spite of everything going on around you all you know is a sweet calm and assurance that all is well? I am there. And what a joy it is!
How did I come to be here? The only thing I can think of is obedience. Last week, I knew there was something I had to do ... something so far outside of myself that I would have never imagined myself doing it but it had to be done and so I did. As a matter of fact there was nothing that was going to hold me back from doing so. Even when Satan tried to throw up obstacles through out the week to distract me and pull me off course I was determined to see it through. I did.
And the results? Further waiting. Yet this time there is a difference in the waiting because the burden of the results do not depend on me but solely upon the Lord. Even if things do not turn out the way I desire for them to I know that I am safe and secure in the center of His will. My heart isn't anxious. In fact it is incredibly light. I know the course that is set before me for this day and I am walking in it. Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year and 5 years down the road are in His hands. Today is the offering that I have to give to the Lord. One day at a time.
One of the themes that is constantly coming up in "Jesus Calling" is living in the present. I used to be a major daydreamer. I had some really elaborate story lines going in my head of what my future looked like and who was in it. I would get so lost in those dreams until reality set in. My "prince charming(s)" were definitely exhibiting more toad-like features than princely ones. As my carefully planned timeline of my life crumbled before me so did those daydreams. I, instead, now look for characteristics that reflect my Father's heart and some that reflect my earthly father's heart when looking at the men around me. But more importantly I am focusing on my relationship with the Lord and how I can use that for His glory to make a greater impact on those around me. If someone comes alongside me who's stride matches mine and we happen to notice that we are headed in the same direction then we may just have to see about joining forces but until then I know who I am and who's I am ... and that's more than enough.
So let's mark it down that the first the lesson I am learning in my "Kerith Ravine" is peace through obedience. Obedience that comes from taking the necessary break He has called me to and from stepping outside my comfort zone to find a peace far greater than I have ever known.
"You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!"
Isaiah 26:3
I love you all!
Blessings ...
- Melody Faith
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