Reality Check

So…you could say that this week has been a bit of a reality check for me. To catch you up on my life, I have been house hunting over the past few weeks. I decided since I was becoming a “big girl,” it was time to find a place of my own. I did not know that it would be so mentally and physically exhausting! Over the past week, I worked 8-5pm followed by at least 2 hours of touring possible houses. On top of that, finals are rapidly approaching. I have been trying to put the finishing touches on all of my research papers and projects while finding the time to study for my final exams. I will admit that one evening this week I even had a little “pity party” for myself and cried.


About halfway through this week, I realized that I hadn’t been spending time in God’s word or praying like I know I should. I was under so much stress, and didn’t even stop and ask Him for the help I needed. I was relying strictly on myself to get me through these stressful situations and trying to give myself all of the credit when I marked something off of my to-do list.


When I wasn’t getting much accomplished, God spoke directly to me. I’ll admit that it hit me like a ton of bricks. He said, “Let me have your day.” I am one of those girls that have an agenda set up for the entire week before the week even begins. What I learned the hard way this week is that God wants us to give back to Him all of our scheduled plans for today and tomorrow. He is beyond ready to intervene with something special!


This whole time I was trying to rely on my strength. I was doing things my own way and on my own time. Isaiah 48:17 says, “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”


God knows what is best for you and me! How awesome…and comforting! He can make a way when there is no way, and His hand is at work in everything around us! His plan is perfect…and He deserves all of the credit!


Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”


Needless to say, when I put my faith and trusted in Him, He came through in more ways than I could have ever done by myself! For one, He led me straight to the absolute perfect house for me! I am beyond excited to be moving in this Monday!


He is always there and ready to help. He is patiently waiting to give each of us the true desires of our hearts when we call out to Him.


My challenge for you today: Give Him your agenda! I assure you that He will turn it from ordinary to extraordinary! And when He does…give the credit where credit is due!


Stay tuned…

B