~The Process Called Life~
I’ve debated posting this for a long time. Not because I’m worried of what others will think of it but because sincerity is important to me. When I speak from my heart I want it to come across that way and words aren’t always easy to put together. My hope and prayer for you as you read this is that you will stop and think about where you are and where you want to be. And then make plans to get there.
I believe life is a journey. A slow process in which we grow into what God wants us to become. Sometimes I feel like I am watching my life from the outside and then there are other times when I feel like I am “all in”. A few months ago, at church, our preacher taught about how God sees us. How He sees our life through our destiny and what we are going to become. What a beautiful amazing reminder to change our mindsets and focus on our destiny rather than our past or current circumstances.
I have always cared way too much what others think. Always looked to them for confirmation, acceptance. Lately though, more and more The Lord has been showing me that with Him I am enough. I don’t need others to tell me my worth or make me feel worthy because He has given me all I need. In life we grow because we can constantly search deep into ourselves and ask what do I want people to think, when they think of me? How do I want knowing me to make them feel?
My life is not about how many masterpieces Annie or Miss Mustard Seed and I can create. Or about how many comments I receive about them. Nor is it about the likes on my FB page. It’s about the mark that I leave that made someone see the light. His light that shines within me. The one that made them want the “more” that I have. It’s not about living up to something that the devil constantly tells me I can’t be. Because with Him I can be anything I want to be and so can you. We all stumble. Sin. Regret things. It’s how you respond to it that counts.
People lie…man have I learned this the hard way. Unfortunately friends can come and go. Even the “best” of christian influences in your life will fail. Forgive them. Move on without them if necessary. Some things belong in the past. We’re all human, yes. However that’s not a pass. It is a realization for me that I am only to look to The Lord for my help.
Psalm 121:2-4
New King James Version (NKJV)
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Where are you in this process called life?
I am glad to find your blog an always enjoy your all your post… This one is one if my favorites. Coming to the knowledge that finding true happiness in yourself is only found in our Lord and Savior. That’s a good place to be in life. Thank you for sharing with us all!
Denise
Thanks Denise. I’m glad to have you as a reader. 🙂
This is exactly what I have been working out in my own life as well. I so enjoy your blog (and following you on fb) and appreciate how REAL you are. Thank you for saying so many things that I have been thinking about, struggling with and working through. Sometimes it is a reassuring comfort to be reminded that we are human, we aren’t perfect and He doesn’t expect us to be. God is Good ALL the time…xoxo
Thank you for telling me this. I do want to be real. Sometimes it’s hard to face the good, bad and the ugly especially when you are exposing it to other people as well. It makes me feel venerable but I also realize that we are all people and just want to be excepted. You are right. God is good all the time!
Beth,
Im just browsing through your site because its been a while and i found this post.
First I applaud you for speaking what your heart felt. You and i know thats the holy spirit helping you share a message. This was not a sound off where you just put your thoughts out there randomly one day. Its obvious much care went into how you wanted to share such a message.
I completely understand each section and emotion you address. In many ways all too well.
I think its a gift to have this space of yours where you can be honest and vulnerable with your followers. Of coarse you know the slack and static you have to deal with when you put yourself out there but never mind them. Always stay true to what you know your intention and truths are and that will be seen by the ones whom matter. We really have to spend some time together girl. So many similarities and experiences to be shared 😉 God Bless and favor you friend!
Thanks Danielle-I appreciate your comment and I look forward to what God has in store for us in the future. 🙂
Blessings,
Beth
Stumbled upon your page today and the thoughts and words you have posted could not have been found at a better time! Thank you, God always places people, things, etc in our pathway for a reason. Focusing on where I am and where I want to be with Him is my goal and your words helped me realize this. Thanks!
Oh Kriste, you are so very welcome!!!
Blessings,
Beth