Thank you for joining me in my series 31 Days of Finding God. Each day I am going to use a prompt from Kate and incorporate that into how I am finding God in my everyday!
Today’s prompt is Stuck!
I shared yesterday that I am a Type A personality to the core. I appreciate routine and knowing what is next. I like to be comfortable, who doesn’t right?
But I have found in my relationship with God that when I am not challenged to seek Him, when things in my life get too comfortable, I start thinking I have everything under control and I need Him less and less.
I can get stuck in a pattern of only seeking out God when times are bad, I use God as my 1-800-Helpline only. And I forget to offer thanks for the many blessings in my life.
Several years ago I found myself in a very difficult situation. I couldn’t understand why God was always silent. Didn’t He hear my desperate pleas for change? You know the kind of change you pray for when you want God to fix someone else (because they are the problem right?!)
I was sure that if God took care of the “problem”, my life would be roses.
It wasn’t until I came to a place of complete willingness to seek change, even if it meant the change needed to start with me, that I sought God with ALL my heart, in ALL situations.
As a result I have seen lives changed, relationships restored and redemption brought to the most hopeless of situations. God is so good!
I try to have a heart of gratitude towards all that I have seen God do in my life. Because I don’t want to get stuck in that place again where I can’t see His goodness, in spite of what is going on around me.
God is good ALL the time.
When we struggle and when we celebrate. God is good. Throughout this series so far I have been seeking to find God. Even if life isn’t perfect, I know He is present. He is present in the prayers of my many faithful friends, He is present in the encouraging words left on a Voxer message. He is present in the smiles on my kids faces.
The world around us will never be perfect. There WILL be struggles, the Bible tells us that. But I hold fast in the promise that Christ has overcome all of it. His shed blood offers redemption and hope. So if I have to be stuck, may it be in a constant seeking to know Him more.
In Him, Kristin
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I have loved following this series it has opened my eyes further as well. Thank you for sharing so we can all continue to learn. Hugs
Oh thank you Darlene – I am hoping I can make it through the entire month. May God give me the words! 🙂
Kristin, I have been right where you’re describing–so very often. Seeking Him when things get tough and getting a little too comfortable when things are going well. Thanks for reminding me that I need Him in every moment–for every breath–and I NEVER have it under control. It is only by His grace. Blessings to you in this 31-day adventure.
Sabra – you re so right I NEVER have it under control either!! I sure wish that wasn’t the case but it keeps me relying on the One who is in control! 🙂