I am so in awe of what God is doing inside my heart. I am learning so much. Learning about how He sees me as His child. Learning about how I see Him as my Father. Listening to Him and walking in obedience. Taking risks and surrendering myself without knowing outcomes. He is right there holding my hand and being firm when necessary. My heart is just so overwhelmed with all of it, in such a good way! All I want to do is talk about His goodness. All so He receives glory, and so it can encourage others to be bold.
I've realized lately how much it bothers my soul to see people living beneath their potential in Christ. Saved or unsaved, we're all victims of mediocrity. Floating from day to day just living in the moment. Paycheck to paycheck, making the bills and eating the food, staying healthy, and filling days off with entertainment. Attending classes when necessary, studying at the nearest starbucks or library... making sure there's enough time to grab coffee before morning class. Though there is not sin in this, it kills me to know that there's so much more to life than this but many just don't know about it. So many believers live beneath their potential in Christ. I know, because I realize how far beneath it I, myself, have been living.
I am SO thankful that the Lord loves me enough to make sure that I am aware of this. To instill this drive to draw nearer to Him, and love Him deeper, and allow Him to love me deeper. He helps me in every moment of my night and day. At work, He strengthens me, gives me a quick mind, and enables me to take the best care of my patients and learn from the best teachers. He brings me opportunities to encourage my patients with God's peace. At church, He brightens my attitude, and opens doors for new connections, and gives me courage to walk through them. I have watched things unfold the past couple of years that make my OWN chin drop. It's absolutely unbelievable and no explanation can be given other than the LORD has for some reason granted me favor. And He loves me. And I know that if He is willing to grant ME favor, He certainly will grant YOU favor, and surround you with love and encourage your heart to make it through the next hour.
That's what I love. Sometimes I literally have to take it hour by hour. In fact, I almost always take it hour by hour, because in this season, God is consistently revealing something to me, or giving me a check in my spirit, or strengthening me. Not to mention, there is ALWAYS something I can find to thank Him for.
Live up to your potential. Just be willing and open to allow the Lord to condition you into His likeness. And, give credit where credit is due. Thank and praise the Lord, and make sure others are doing it too. He is jealous, and I have a healthy fear of my God with the utmost respect.
