Good vs. Best....I've written about it before because we studied about this in my Bible study this past year. And it really seems to be weighing on my heart right now. It has for the last week or so. I struggle with whether I'm reading into what God is giving me and forcing the situation to be a "good" situation, instead of waiting on the Lord to fufill what He wants and making it the "best" situation. I don't want to SETTLE for what's ok. I want to have the BEST of what God's providing for me. And if that means I have to have a little patience, or endure a little heartache, or a plan that I didn't envision, then I want to be willing to endure it so that I can have the full blessing and not just part of it.
I think many times, Christians settle because they think what's in front of them is God's will, but what God is really doing is saying, "Slow down. Trust Me to get you to the end. Don't be quick to read into what's before you. I'm using this to grow you, to mold you." And too often, we jump to the most drastic decisions, the instant gratification choice, because we miss that vital part.
Isaiah 55:8 says "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord.
I need to really live that verse...understanding that my plans for what I want in my future may not be what He wants for me or may not be the plans He has for me right NOW. I have to learn to really get raw with God about what I want and what I need in my life and listen with a willing and open heart to where He's directing me. I want the best, not just the good.
How about you? Anyone else struggle with deciphering God's awesome plan for you??
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