“He’s fighting for your heart, and He’s going to win. He’s a man of war, and He’s going to win.”
sometimes we don’t live to see the whole purpose for our lives…our children do. Have you ever thought about that? I may not see the bigger picture…just like David and Solomon. The fulfillment maybe in my children’s/grand children’s lifetime. This thought brings some peace.
sometimes God speaks to us even when when we have run…Moses fleeing the country and living as a foreigner in the land of Midian. God spoke to him through the burning bush. He was in the habit of talking/listening all day long. He noticed the bush:) That I may notice the bush.
sometimes you can look in the windows of a house that is under construction and live to tell about it…lol! Today I did. I stepped out of the boundaries I set for myself and stepped into the boundaries God wants to give me….they are much much bigger than my own I fear:).
sometimes God speaks and I hear and I do the hard thing…in obedience. Because my heart wants what He wants for me…It is like my eyes were opened..again..in the same place as I left off. I believe He wants me to learn something that I didn’t learn earlier. We are picking up where we left off aren’t we Father…and I smile. He loves me so. I heard yesterday. I wept with tears of joy..and I wrote the email and hit send before I could think about it.
This Thursday I have peace.
Have you ever heard God speak and it was uncomfortable to obey but you did anyway? what happened if I may ask?Ending the day with frozen yogurt…had a restful day with my best friend at the pool. Watching our children play. Today I have joy~
I sure hopes this posts. Lots of gliches today in the blogosphere.
I went through a season of being stranded on the road. I drove an hour for school three times a week in one sememster. I broke down five or six times, and the majority of rescuers were strangers sent by God (a paster, my boss's brother-in-law, a woman I had previously worked with – all not knowing it was me until we stood face to face).
A year later, I saw several broken vehicles, and God prompted me to stop. It was SCAREY! One of the stranded was a man that looked like my abuser, but I followed God's request and stopped. It was not him. And the man was on his way to a visitation with his son. I had some coolant with me that allowed him a chance to get to town for proper repair and cherished time with his child.
Thank you for sharing this today. I loved what you said about "picking up where we left off." Im so thankful He waits for us, beconing us to Him.
Kendra
I think the hardest part about hearing God speak is being willing to obey whatever He says. I know inn my head that His ways are best, but sometimes I'm scared to ask what His ways are…scared I won't want to hear and obey. God's working on me in that department…daily!
Xo,
Linsey
lots of times i've heard him nudging me. once it was in the grocery store and he told me to go over and introduce myself to this girl. i used to work with her years before, but we never became friends or anything. anyway with my heart beating in my ears from nerves i stalked her down in that store and she ended up becoming my best friend. lesson learned. if God tells you to do something don't hesitate!
Stepping out in obedience into the boundaries God set for you . . . sounds courageous and wonderful.
Fondly,
Glenda
So thankful that He continues to nudge us over and over. So thankful that He doesn't give up on us!!
Yogurt sounds great for dinner!!! And the pool in this heat, YES!!!
What an inspiration today!! Thank you for nudging the noodle!!!
Paula
XOXO~~
sometimes God speaks and I hear and I do the hard thing
i love this line, dear tiffini. i'm going to carry it with me this week, and remember… it pays to do the hard thing. thank you for your beautiful words, for your joy…
I would say, taking the leap to quit working when I had my first child. It was scary, but I knew that God wanted me to stay home and care for him, and that if I did, he would bless us. It wasn't only uncomfortable financially but also a big change for me. I don't regret it a bit. Yeah, we could have more "stuff" if I worked and for sure better health insurance, but I know I listened to his promptings and am blessed because of it.
Great post.
Tiffini! You sound so at peace
I love that, it's true that obedience gives us peace, even though its like the most painful thing ever so it seems at times! The thing about grandchildren adn chrildren, that is so amazing, how great is our God that knows no limits of time! Love you sista!