Never give up

Is there anything more frustrating than going to use something and it doesn't work? Maybe the battery is dead.  Maybe it just hasn't been used in so long it doesn't work anymore. Nonetheless it's frustrating.

Aren't we glad God doesn't work this way! But how often do we work this way when God asks something of us? God never gives up on us. His batteries never run out. He is always happy to have his children come back to him. (But how much more effective could we be if we'd just say yes from the get go) I am no exception to this and it's amazing  to experience Him working in my life once I finally put my trust in Him.

"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation". Psalms  13:5

There is nothing like the excitement of knowing God is working in your life. But it might just be equally as exciting to see God working in the lives of others. It is so encouraging to hear what He is doing in the lives of others. It is also really exciting to realize that while He was nudging you about something- He was nudging others too! To see this as entire groups of people come together is awesome! To wonder if just one person says no how that would change things. Knowing He's speaking similarly to others is so encouraging. We're human- confirmation of God's plan is always welcome!

I've been writing for months now about a feeling of uncertainty as to what God was calling me to do. I knew the burdens He had laid on my heart, but I didn't know what to do about them. I felt confident God was telling me to wait. Wait because He's also called me to take care of my grandpa who suffers from stage 4 lung cancer and dementia. I am in my fourth month of this journey. It has been trying and exhausting but above all that it has been a blessing.

I get a sense that this season of waiting is coming to a close. The movement I see, the new things God's laying on my heart, the adventures I see on the horizon lead me to believe I am about to enter a brand new season. I've begged God for over a year to show me how He wants me to do the things I felt led to do. Finally through prayer, scripture and encouragement through some wonderful Christian people in my life I feel I finally know at least where to start. Exciting!

Taking a look back at my first post I can see just how I began my journey to love others as Christ loves me. I want everyone to experience His love. I don't want anyone to feel the unlove I have felt in my life or to think that's all there is to life. It's amazing to know the conversations I've had since, even just this week, to work towards making these words a reality. God is good! Looking back at that first post I can honestly say that through Christ I'm past the feeling of needing to wait for a man before I make things happen. That seems almost comical to me now.I talk in that first post about how every night we should go to bed exhausted, using everything God gave us for the day. I think about this often, especially when I'm having a day where I feel less than motivated. I can't help but wonder what might I miss out on?

Never give up, trust in His plan, His timing and His energy!