"Who am I that you are mindful of me, that you hear me when I call?" As I ride home from work, the radio on full blast, the words to this song pierced through my spirit. I mean really, who am I that he's mindful of me when I call? He truly hears me. I know he does. There is no other way to explain how at just the right moment, minute, and second; an encouraging word comes forth through the mouth of a preacher, child, song, television program or friend unbeknownst to them of course, speaking directly towards whatever issue I may be facing at the moment. As I walk around my small but nice apartment, I look around with a fleeting thought/feeling of...well umm...how should I put it...umm...I guess I'll be straightforward...a fleeting feeling of loneliness. I don't dwell on it long though because today, I recognize it as a small opening to try to get me to go back "there". You know where "there" is don't you? If not, its that heavy place of depression. Anyway, as I proceed to prepare my clothes for work tomorrow, I turn on the television and low and behold, I just flip to a random channel because I really am just looking to hear sound rather than watching anything in particular. So there's a lady looking directly into the camera and she says, "Do you know that God loves you? Some of us may know the scriptures but if you can't think of anything else, know that you are not alone. Know that you don't have to carry that burden by yourself. Give it to him. His yoke is easy and light."
Once I heard that, I knew once again that my Daddy saw fit to give me a special shout out through a "Godwink". I'm grateful that he takes the time to speak to me. He spoke yesterday too. It was really personal yesterday so I'll just keep that between me and him but do know that God doesn't love me anymore than he loves you. Whatever you may be going through, know that if you truly go to him in prayer even if it's just to say "thank you Lord" or "Lord please help my unbelief", know that he is faithful. He doesn't lie.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob is powerful and his spirit can dwell & do a work in you if you allow it. It is the spirit of truth and will definitely guide your steps. The Holy Spirit is so gentle that you're not always aware that you're being led or used to build up the kingdom, until you look around and say "Umm...I wouldn't have done that on my own". There is a Source so much greater than you and I and his name is Jesus. He is not some make believe "Sunday Tradition" that many today have tried to label him as.
Do you know that you're never alone even when you're doing things that you wouldn't want anyone to know about? Do you know that he still loves you but those things are not what he wants for you? He will help you if you ask you know. He will help you if you are genuine with him. Don't lie to yourself either. Be honest with yourself and then you will be able to be honest with him. Yes, he already knows but he wants us to willingly confess and open up our hearts for him to be FIRST PLACE in every aspect of our life. No worries about measuring up to other human beings. That's not the goal. I'm a sinner saved by his grace and so far from perfect. We are ALL a work in progress but the key word is PROGRESS. That means we are to continue to try. Never become stagnant in your walk with him or you'll become dull in your sensitivity to his perfect will for your life. Take a step and let him be your "EVERYDAY & ALL DAY" Savior. God loves you! Be encouraged and I'll talk with you sooner than later beautiful vessels!
Nata Bee
