God’s Sufficient Grace and Peace

A couple of weeks ago I shared the burden and the weight that had been laying on my heart. I didn’t really want to, but I knew that even in the midst of my hurting and confusion that if the Lord was leading me to share, then I needed to share it. I may not have known or understood why at the time, but I know that obeying is always the better choice! God definitely used that in my life to draw me closer to him and really teach me a lesson in patience! Which is amazing to me that already this year He’s been working on my heart this year with the word that he gave me for 2025! The Devil really tried using that to try and really shake my faith and really discourage me from being the minister he called me to be. It certainly was a difficult week for me as I struggled with questions of why, battling with wanting to be angry in my flesh, or to fully lean on my Heavenly Father for the strength that I needed.

As I struggled in my spirit, Gideon was wanting to change his schedule and then would be upset with me throughout the day. That really made it difficult for me as I was already not in the right heart space and wasn’t being the mommy I needed to be. It was a tough week but as I made it through by leaning on Isaiah for help and advice, and by continuing to seek after the Lord for his hand on my heart and my life. I was able to see that even in seasons of being faithful and waiting, there will still be valleys to walk through. We can’t always be on the mountain. There will be times that we will need to learn lessons and be able to better apply them when we’re not on the mountain top.

I may not know why God gave us a peace to apply for a home loan and not get approved for more than $175,000 right now. I may not know why my friends still haven’t come to church or had the opportunity to really witness to them right now. I may not know why my dear friend is still waiting on the family she longs for right now. What I do know is that God really does have a reason for everything he does and by simply having faith to do as he leads me and family towards something, we’re being obedient to His will and in time His plan will come to fruition, and we will be rewarded for our obedience. Whether that be on this earth, or in Heaven.

I can trust my Heavenly Father to meet my needs and that He has all the answers. I just need to continue to be patient and simply listen to his voice. My walk with Him is stronger and renewed in steady faith as I know that He truly does hear my prayers and it’s not being ignored. I don’t have to listen to the lies of the Devil as he tried to discourage me from the work that God has called me to! He really gave a good whack at it! God really laid on my heart that I can know that I’m doing something right when the Devil shows up and it feels like things are beginning to fall apart! He wouldn’t be trying so hard if he was confident knowing that I’m just another comfortable Christian staying in my comfort zone. It’s when we step out of our comfort zones in faith that he feels threatened because he knows that we are being the witness we’re meant to be, and more souls could be saved from the depths of Hell!

God knows our potential and He wants us to continue to grow in Him! He is ever patient with us and when we decide to simply sit and listen for the leading of His still small voice, even in the midst of confusion and hurt, He will show us the way and bring us to the other side wiser and better equipped for what he has in store for us! His grace and patience know no bounds.

I pray that just as God touched my heart in this moving way, that he would touch your heart as well! As a vessel for his work, I know that He can do amazing things, and I pray my testimony will encourage you as you face similar challenges!

Psalm 25