Getting out of HIS way

 Have you ever thought about the number of blessings we have missed because we had gotten in GOD's way? We want to control everything, know everything, and wait on nothing. I'm guilty; are you?

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) "I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." 

If you are familiar with the background of this verse (to paraphrase), GOD told HIS people that they would be in exile in Babylon for 70 years, and they needed to thrive there while they waited on GOD's intervention. They were not to sit, moan and do the "Woe is me" pity party.

GOD's plans for us may happen in minutes, hours. days, or years. While we are waiting, we must live, thrive, and show everyone GOD's love for us. Tell others how much HE is helping us overcome our struggles. 

Have you ever been embarrassed to share all of your struggles, to let others see your difficulties and vulnerabilities? Once again, I'm waving my hand and lowering my eyes in shame. It's easy to see some of my struggles due to my limited vision. Many know of my color-blindness and extremely limited vision at night, in shadows, or the dark. But....no one knows the struggle I have been facing with learning to use the cane.

What will people say when they see me with the cane in the daytime and then see me drive? My newest challenges are steps, curbs and depth perception (my poor elbows, toes, and shins). As I'm writing this, the Holy Spirit is pricking my heart and smacking the back of my head. Should I be ashamed of the path GOD is putting me on? NO, but I'm acting that way by not being open and honest about my journey, the good, the bad, and the hilarious.

So....what now? I'm getting out of HIS way to fulfill HIS plans for me and my testimony for HIM. Starting tomorrow (Jan. 26), you will see me with my white and red cane. Don't be afraid, I'll not run over you (I hope). 

My last eye appointments have shown the retinopathy is stable, but the photophobia has worsened. I have started a medication to help calm the enzymes and antibodies. $6 prescription is better than the $6,000 one. GOD is in control of everything big and small. HE definitely has me in HIS hands.

A song I heard the other day is my newest anthem, "Never Walk Alone" by Hope Darst. We do not have to walk alone. GOD is with us, our families are with us, our CHURCH is with us...

https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4?si=veqOD62S552WyNkv

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