Just a word of encouragement on this Friday!
We often find ourselves seeking and asking God to speak to us, to tell us and show us what’s next or which direction to go. Have you ever thought that when we invite him to talk to us, there is a chance that He may say something we may not want to hear?
Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Our God is a good God and He wants to protect us and provide for us. When we hurt, He comforts us. When we need, He provides for us. His ultimate goal is to make sure that we are okay, and He desires to bless us when we walk in alignment with both Him and His plan for us.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
We need to also realize that there are times when the answer is maybe NO or perhaps NOT YET, and there are times when He just opens the door wide open.
There are of course the times when He has opened the door, but as time goes by He let’s you know that He has ultimately a better plan for you, or a different plan than the one you’ve envisioned. A plan where He and only He can be glorified. We have to remain open to His direction.
We know that He hears our prayers and that He knows our tomorrow. There are times when the NO’s are for our own protection, the NOT YET are to train us and get us stronger for what is to come, but just know that He always makes a way in any situation.
I encourage you to seek Him, to ask for direction, and to not get discouraged when there is a NO or a NOT YET. His timing is always perfect!
May the Lord bless you and keep you!
