It’s Not Over Yet
“This may be the end of the year, but it’s definitely not the end oF your story.”
-SHEENA VONIQUE
These past few days, I’ve found myself getting a little discouraged (ok, a lot discouraged). I’ve been looking around corners, checking my email, and stalking my cell phone, waiting for it to ring. What am I waiting on you may ask? The truth is, I really don’t know.
All I know, is that I’m waiting on “something”, SOMETHING BIG!
I’m so grateful for everything that God has done for me. So, I don’t want this to come across as a complaint, or ungratefulness, but have you ever felt like you just needed to see SOMETHING?
You don’t know what that “something” is, but all of you is screaming, God I just need to see “something”. Something that I can see with my own two eyes, or hold in my hands. Just SOMETHING!
I’ve been asking God, how do I hold on to the things that He has promised me, and yet, not get discouraged when things don’t go the way I hoped they would go. When it comes to people in my past, when I didn’t want to be let down, I just stopped expecting anything from them. I couldn’t be let down, when I wasn’t expecting anything.
I almost found myself going back to that familiar place in my mind, except this time, it was with God. I quickly had to remind myself, that God is not like man. God cannot lie! Just because I may not fully understand God’s plans for my life, that doesn’t mean that His plan failed.
As 2019 comes to a close, and the clock strikes midnight in just a few hours, I want to remind you that, this may be the end of the year, but it’s definitely not the end of your story.
I made the mistake of putting God into a box. When I envisioned God coming through for me, I couldn’t help but imagine things the way I thought they should, or would go.
The Bible tells us that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways, are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). We may not always understand God’s methods, but the truth is, He will always come through.
God reminded me of this as I was scrolling on You Tube the other day, and saw this…
My answer to the last question seemed complex at first, yet I realized that it was very simple. What would it look like for me to not limit God in how He wants to show up in my life today? For me, that looks like SURRENDER.
When the door doesn’t open, the relationship isn’t mended, or you just don’t see what you were expecting, don’t assume that it’s the end. Surrender your expectations, and allow God to move however He wants to move.
Let’s go into this new year waving the white flag, surrendering everything to God.
“I am walking into 2020 fully convinced that God is able to do everything He Promised. Lets not limit God. He’s about to show up for you in ways you can’t explain. He’s about to blow your mind! ”
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I thank you for being a wonderful counselor, father, and friend. Thank you for saving me, and for loving me, even when I didn’t know how to love myself. Please forgive me for the times that I’ve operated in pridefulness, and thought that I knew what was best for me. When I get discouraged, remind me of where you’ve brought me from, and give me a sense of hope, and excitement for where you are taking me. I praise you in advance for vision, increase, joy, favor, wisdom, and opportunities. Thank you that the plan you have for me, is far greater than I can imagine. I love you, and I will continue to trust in you. In Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen!
vision board
Today’s Reading: Romans 4:20-21;
Romans 4:20-21 (NLT) “Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”