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Text: James 4:13-15
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awesome!!!
I can definitely relate to the devotional about wishing life away.
I am a planner. I like looking ahead. But oftentimes I don't even stop to ask God if it's His will that I do these things. It also makes it hard to enjoy life right now when I'm always looking ahead.
Lord help me to be in the moment and enjoy life. Help me to know when to plan and know when to soak in the moment. Thank you for giving me today to enjoy!
This one hit home for me… For much of my adult life I’ve been in transition from one big change to the next. In the past 7 years, I graduated high school and college, got married, had 2 kids and bought a house. I always feel like the next big change will satisfy me, but usually it just brings new challenges and joys, and more dependence on God. I’m waiting now to see what the next change will be… Hoping for a more fulfilling career, or maybe the ability to stay home with my littles. It’s been hard to trust in Gods timing for this when I am so frustrated with my current job… But I’m learning and growing in Him even as I wait. I wonder how He is using this time of waiting to prepare me for what is next.
I was praying yesterday for peace about being settled and planning for the future – wasting time in the present wishing for something down the road, and here James 4:14 comes the next morning. I am so thankful for this study – not sure if I have said it enough!
Isn't it awesome how that works?? :-)
I was reminded in the devotional part of this that I spend too much arguing with God about what I am waiting for – I am missing stuff as a result!
The verses today really kinda hit me over the head, since I'm waiting to hear back about a job, which would necessitate me relocating, so then I would essentially be "going to this or that city, spending [at least] a year there, carrying on business and making money." (NIV) So it was a good reminder to just slow down, stop trying to plan out my entire life, and just let God do His thing.
I like that "let God do his thing." :-)
ditto! my husband and i live abroad and are considering moving back home and have started looking for jobs there. in fact i think today's verse was something i almost dint want to hear :) but i am learning to let go…. and let God do what He wills…!
This reading really had a big impact on me!
http://mommakateblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/giving-…
God is really blowing me away this week. Today's verse was written just for me… in my rush to be married, not only because I desire a companion, but also a father for my son. Father let your Holy Spirit lead me for today. I hear the You saying to me, "be patient. I am the Father your son needs, and Jesus is the husband you desire".
Wow!! Powerful ladies!! I too am at fault…wanting to be in another “season” of my life. I think, if I were only there…THEN my life would start!! Lol!! I need to learn to follow and follow patiently!! It can only be amazing once I allow God to lead me and show me what He has planned for me;it’s always better than I can imagine ;)
Great devotional. I always wish for something and put my life on hold until I think what I want/need happens, and it doesn't even always happen! I've wasted many a day due to waiting to live my life. As He wills, when He wills, what He wills: it is all Him.
We are waiting for an approval that is completely out of our hands. My prayer is that no matter the outcome we will glorify God, and as we are waiting serve Him in all aspects of our life. Great reminder today:)
I can totally relate. I'm always wishing for the next best thing. All the while I'm missing sweet precious moments of the day. I have a 6 year old, 4 year old, and almost 7 month old. All girls! Some days I think, "Oh Lord, I can't wait until I can get some peace and quiet around here! I can't wait until my house will stay clean and I won't have kids messing up right behind me." But I know I will soon miss the sound of sweet little pidder padder feet running to our bedroom and jumping in between me and my husband. I pray to be in the moment and be thankful for each breath.
Ive been where u currently are and am currently where you will someday be. Lol two of my 3 children will be going off to college in a month! U are so right. Be in the moment and savor every minute. :)
Shirlee, I can totally relate! My kids are 5 1/2, 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months. I keep wishing for those same things, and often forget to enjoy the moments I have with them now because they are going to be gone and I'll be wishing them back someday. This hit me like a ton of bricks.
This trusting and waiting has been a major theme for us lately (in fact, I wrote about it here: http://simplyaddcoffee.com/patience-is-a-virtue/). It's so encouraging when God puts something like this devotional into your life to speak to exactly what's going on.
Loving today's reading- as a worrier and someone who is always thinking ahead this plan is really helping me find peace and contentment in Jesus.
When I am waiting I am usually often wishing away that time. While I don't live in regret over things in my life, I need to work on enjoying every moment of everyday.
What a great passage to remind us all of that!