there was a time in my life where i was in control … so i thought. i was involved in a lot of things and keeping busy with life. if i set my mind to accomplish a goal, i made it happen. but deep inside, after it was all said and done, i still wasn't happy and my mind was not settled. i was riding an emotional roller coaster of disappointment, fear, anxiety, and worry. you see, i was living a life of ill-contentment, which was certainly a recipe for disaster.
during this part of my journey, i had eventually reached a crossroad and a decision had to be made. it was either continue on as i had been living without asking for direction and end up who knows where, or make an about face and start consulting with the Master to inquire of His purpose for my life. it was at that moment i made a decision to begin intimate dialogue with God. i began to pray more before taking action. regardless of the issue at hand, i wanted to have a closer walk with the Master and allow Him to move into a space in my life and heart that only He could fill. and as time went on, making the decision to pray more has helped me to become more calm and spiritually aware of what was happening around me and within me. i began see many things clearer as well as have the desire to live a better life spiritually, mentally and physically … and let me tell you, i haven’t felt better. things are unfolding in my life in a way that i could have never imagined. i now have assurance and confidence that He knows what's best for me and everything happens for a reason. i’ve come to a place in my life where i have peace within myself … less anxiety, worry, and fear. but please understand, letting go of the reigns has truly been a process that is still in the making. however, i’ve come a long way from where I used to be.
all of that to say this … when it seems that no matter what you do and you're still not happy, take it as a sign before you get to your lowest point. don’t continue to spin your wheels day after day, year after year. before you set out to achieve your goals, stop and take time out to consult with the Master to ask for direction and purpose. pray, wait, listen and then obey. and while you have a petition up before him awaiting an answer, be content and above all, keep an attitude of gratitude. be flexible so that once you receive your answer, you can follow through with a peaceful spirit of obedience. keep your ears open to listen because your answer may come in the form of an anonymous message from a stranger, a passage in a book that you read, a television program, or perhaps from this blog. often times, God will strategically place people in your life at the right time to serve a purpose. so have patience my friend and be encouraged. your time is coming.
all the best,
~creative
