Have you heard the term, ”Fake it until you make it?" Or better yet, maybe you’ve heard, ”Step out in faith for what you're believing God for.”
Over the past several years, life has been challenging ... well, for those who know me well, they know it's been quite a bit more than challenging for me. Currently, I seem to be at a point where I'm "waiting" or in a "holding pattern." In this time while waiting for my house to sell, rather that choosing depression, defeat, or doubt, I have chosen to move in faith for a few of the things I'm waiting on God for. I chose to move in faith, not because I think I'm some great person, or that I’m entitled. I have chosen to do certain things simply because it is an act of faith.
I began, in faith, packing everything in my house. I have prayerfully made choices about things I will and will not keep. Has my house sold yet? No, it hasn’t. But, that doesn’t matter. I chose to do this in faith. Is there anything wrong with acting in faith. No, there isn’t. I believe that’s why it’s called faith.
I also began practicing my guitar and voice for something that I hope God will do in my life … again … in faith. I think what bothers me the most is that I have been told that “I must think that I’m going to just show up and be put center stage.” I couldn’t believe my ears. I actually find this rather disturbing … and most definitely from the enemy!! If we are to move in faith, doesn’t that mean that we’re trusting God, and not men, to move on our behalf? Either He’ll choose to move on our behalf or He won’t. Ultimately, it’s up to Him. Why then, would a Christian community choose to believe that a move like this on my part is arrogance or entitlement? I don’t actually believe that I’m entitled to anything … other than what God, Himself, has ordained for my life. Is it arrogance to believe for what I believe God has for me? I actually thought that was called faith. ~ Selah
When I saw … or rather, heard these things … I chose to be silent. I stood on Exodus 14:14, which I’ve been doing a lot lately. “The LORD will fight for you, you need only be still.” This is not a battle that can be won in the physical. This is a battle for God to fight in the spiritual. And, quite frankly, whether a physical or a spiritual battle, I find that God is much more able to accomplish what He wants for my life much better than I can fight for myself. I implore you to do the same if you find yourself in the same or similar battle. (which is the reason for this blog)
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest, but each of you towards the interests of the others.” Philippians 2:3-4 We’re to work together as a team for the advancement of God’s Kingdom, not thinking of ourselves more highly than another. ~ Selah
I do believe I’ll leave it right here and let the Holy Spirit “do His thang.”
Like the wise man Forrest Gump once said, “That’s all I’ve got to say about that.”
Take care and God bless … angie
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