I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 In the beginning of 2020 the Holy Spirit said “I need you to have a teachable spirit...eager to be changed. Don’t get too comfortable in things, ways, or norms.” I had no idea the significance of what I heard then. As I reflect throughout the year of 2020, that is exactly what the Lord has been doing. He has been teaching me about myself. Teaching me about Him and His perspective. Whispering to me in His small still voice “change your perspective.” Teaching me to trust and lean on Him in everything...marriage,children, family, ministry...EVERYTHING! As I asked the question which way should I go? He has instructed me to be still in moments where I wanted to react. He has instructed me to take time away…. get uninterrupted time with Him. He wanted to re-introduce me to myself. At that moment I started to see the real me. The core heart issues that I struggle with. Because everything that I do or say comes from the heart. He instructed me to stop trying to fix my problems but give them to Him. He instructed me to trust the process, that it was necessary for what He was doing. As I asked the question which way should I go? He counseled me on the importance of His purpose and plan for my life. He said “Not to dwell on what I thought, but dwell on what He has planned for me.” He counseled me in the understanding of His compassion and unconditional love for me. He counseled me on how He works everything out for good even when I don’t see how that is possible. My character has been under attack...false accusations that rocked me to my core, but He counseled me and reminded me to remember that He is JUST. That He sees everything and to trust Him to handle what is trying to handle me. As I ask the question which way to go? I do not know what 2021 may bring and I do not have which way to go yet. What I do have is God’s promises, His teachings, His counsel, and His instructions. So, I am in pretty good hands wherever He may tell me to go for the remainder of 2020 and 2021. God’s loving eyes are on me always. He never sleeps nor slumber. As I ask which way to go…..I trust God fully in His direction. Be Encouraged, Shaneen |
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