Just let go

I always like to write and share about things God is doing in my life. A repeated theme for me seems to be trust. I am not really sure why I have such major trust issues. Maybe it is because I feel like God just can't know better than me about how my life should go. But we all know how very wrong that attitude is.

This past weekend I attended a ladies retreat put on by our church. We were surrounded by majestic mountains, towering trees and lots of beautiful, white crisp snow. It was a winter wonderland. The weekend was packed with the word, worship, fellowship, prayer and lots of ministry. There were also some great times of laughter, new friendships formed and stronger bonds made between those we already knew. It was a peaceful, restful, fun, and sweet time with fellow believers.

In the midst of all the fun, I took some time to sit before the Lord and listen, really listen. I get so busy with my kids, my work, church things, etc. that sometimes I forget to listen. And oh how I need to just listen to the Lord and what He is speaking to me. His ways are so much better than mine.

He reminded me throughout this time that He knows, He sees, He cares. He is in my corner and He has my back. He sees my dreams and they DO matter to Him. He gave me my dreams, my passions, my gifts, talents, abilities. He even gave me my struggles and has allowed the pain, frustrations, heartaches, disappointments. He also reminded me that through it all, HE IS FAITHFUL!!!! I just need to trust. I need to continue to believe, to not lose heart, to keep my heart and my mind fixed upon Him.

I am so glad I serve a God who loves and is so completely patient with His creation. He is amazing!

He has given each one of us dreams, desires, things we are passionate about. He created us for so much more than we give Him credit for or allow to be used for. My prayer for you is to let go and let HIM be the amazing and faithful God He desires to be in your life. Trust Him to do what He has spoken to your heart. Trust Him to make a way where there seems to be no way. Trust Him to provide in miraculous and supernatural ways. Nothing is too big, too small, too insignificant for our God to do. He has not forgotten. He created you to BE and to LIVE for HIM. I mean really live. Not just get up every day and go through your routine. But LIVE life to the fullest in HIM. Allow Him to take you off your normal path. Allow Him to put you in situations that are uncomfortable, trusting He will give you wisdom through it all. Allow Him to have His way. He really does have our absolute best in mind. I pray you will give it ALL to Him and allow Him to help your dreams be realized.

I am utterly and completely in love with my Savior. He is utterly and completely in love with us!