"When Waiting Is Apart of Walking"
Last night at a friend's Shabbat dinner, my mom and I were completely impressed and amazed by a young couple we had the opportunity to meet. Today, as we were talking my mom (who is only accustomed to crying when something truly moves her) cried and said, "I know that God has an amazing plan and man for you. Don't doubt that!"
So often, we are quick to believe that Hashem has GREAT plans for everyone except us. This is not just with marriage; it's with other things like a great career, better employment/educational opportunities, cars, or whatever it may be. I believe that Satan is a mastermind of trying to put little doubtful thoughts in our minds such as: "Look God forgot about you." or "Do you really think that could happen for you?" or "You're going to fail if you try."
Because of this we MUST be vigilant to remember and encourage ourselves that God has GREAT plans for us when we WALK in His ways (Jer. 31:14-- "...And my people will be satisfied with my goodness.").
His plans are for His greatness & glory and our benefit & blessing. When we face challenges, dreams, aspirations, or situations that seem so big that we can't overcome them; and we get weary of "weighing down" our prayer time with them; we HAVE to discipline our minds to embrace, know, & believe that God is concerned, wants to hear, has a plan, and will act in ways that are beyond the best of our dreams!
The only way to discipline our minds in such a way as to not succomb to the temptation of thinking that waiting for God is for nothing; we need to remind ourselves of this: "...I will give thanks...for You have worked wonders; plans formed long ago with perfect faithfulness. Behold, This is our God for Whom we have...WAITED" (Isaiah 25:1&9). The following video is an encouragement for all those who know, believe, and have experienced that sometimes part of walking is waiting. Please watch and share you will NOT be disappointed!!!!
Remember, S.W.A.G. "It's all about the way you walk and in some cases wait." (How blessed is everyone who WALKS in His ways."-Ps. 128:1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCj3jsbcqs&feature=share
So often, we are quick to believe that Hashem has GREAT plans for everyone except us. This is not just with marriage; it's with other things like a great career, better employment/educational opportunities, cars, or whatever it may be. I believe that Satan is a mastermind of trying to put little doubtful thoughts in our minds such as: "Look God forgot about you." or "Do you really think that could happen for you?" or "You're going to fail if you try."
Because of this we MUST be vigilant to remember and encourage ourselves that God has GREAT plans for us when we WALK in His ways (Jer. 31:14-- "...And my people will be satisfied with my goodness.").
His plans are for His greatness & glory and our benefit & blessing. When we face challenges, dreams, aspirations, or situations that seem so big that we can't overcome them; and we get weary of "weighing down" our prayer time with them; we HAVE to discipline our minds to embrace, know, & believe that God is concerned, wants to hear, has a plan, and will act in ways that are beyond the best of our dreams!
The only way to discipline our minds in such a way as to not succomb to the temptation of thinking that waiting for God is for nothing; we need to remind ourselves of this: "...I will give thanks...for You have worked wonders; plans formed long ago with perfect faithfulness. Behold, This is our God for Whom we have...WAITED" (Isaiah 25:1&9). The following video is an encouragement for all those who know, believe, and have experienced that sometimes part of walking is waiting. Please watch and share you will NOT be disappointed!!!!
Remember, S.W.A.G. "It's all about the way you walk and in some cases wait." (How blessed is everyone who WALKS in His ways."-Ps. 128:1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCj3jsbcqs&feature=share
This is a beautifully written post. Thank you for posting it. I'll make sure to pass the link on to my daughters. You are an exceptional young lady, and we are so blessed to know you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I am blessed by you and your compliments. Thanks again! It made me smile :)
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