Today’s post is going to be sweet, simple and to the point.
I’ve been joyful this past week.
Nope, nothing in particular “happened” other than having some extra time (thanks to a 48-hour social detox) to reflect on God’s faithfulness. But the very thought of His faithfulness flooded my heart this week.
I’m a dreamer. I love dreaming and shooting for goals that some would call “unattainable”. It’s a gift and a curse. In my head, I know I can do anything I put my mind to. At times, it causes me to be borderline stubborn but other times it helps me move swiftly at putting my unadulterated faith in Him.
Because of this “trait” of mine, I’m always looking for the next thing to accomplish. I had a mini-mental crisis after college because although I knew I wanted to go to grad school I hadn’t yet decided what exactly that looked like. I felt God pulling me to spend some time being still and I honestly hated it. Looking back, I miss that time but while I was there I fought it like crazy. I felt like I was walking against everything the world and my loved ones expected from me, but I knew God’s expectations of me were more important. And boy, His faithfulness was so evident in that season as a result of my obedience.
I’ve learned that when we spend so much time pushing for the next big thing in our life, we skip time truly reflecting and praising Him for the things He’s already done.
This past week, I stopped and praised Him for a blessing He gave us over 2 years ago as if it happened that day. That same flood of emotions and leaps within my heart happened again at that very moment.
Why? Because I know that I serve that same God today. I know that in an ever-changing world, I serve a never-changing God.
Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. Psalms 119:90-91
I trust Him for the future not because I know what He’s going to do next. To be honest, it may be a while before I see another “big” thing. I could be entering a quiet season again for all I know. But I trust Him because His faithfulness in my life has been so evident that I can’t help but walk in full trust and confidence in Him looking at all He’s done thus far!
So now I ask you, have you praised Him today? Not because your life is filled with rainbows and sunshine at this very moment, but because He’s been faithful in your life before. He’s been faithful in the seen and unseen things. He’s protected you from things you may haven’t seen and He’s loved through the many blessings in your own life. The list is honestly endless, but that alone is enough for you to pour your heart out in worship today!
XO
Michelle
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