Uprooted but Untouched

Happy #faithfilledfriday

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.‭‭

—Ephesians‬ ‭3:20-21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

My hope is always that God’s love and sovereignty is evident in my battles as much as they are in my blessings. Transparency (in my opinion) is to make God evident in the nouns (person, place, thing) He has created in order to share light in the shadows and acknowledge the stainless anchor keeping the soul in the storm, steadfast. Heavy things may come to be a burden, yet I am learning how light and momentary afflictions are truly stepping stones to build confidence in God while we wait. 

The only thing I am moved to do in this season in moments of uncertainty and initial unrest, is PRAY. So many of my other defenses, I’ve rendered unhelpful, as they don’t allow me to see God unhindered because of my experience or ego; because of the sight or the sting of my situation. BUT this is the strength of my faith—that I see God the same, no matter my situation. And if I see God the same, I see difficulties as distractions and discomfort rather than denial and defeat.

I no longer desire to overthink or overwhelm myself with fears when I consider their finiteness when there is everlasting the glory that is to come. And that glory can be in achievement, but I never want to minimize the magnificence of God’s ability to an outcome. The fullness of God’s splendor is unspeakable. The possibility of God’s righteousness is certain. I never have to doubt what He’s doing, I just have to trust during the test, temptation, or time.

As things seem to test my faith, continually, I am reminded that I am anchored to a source that remains solid and strong enough to ensure my safety and secure my soul—no matter what may touch the tangible or try the mind. This is my breakthrough—that I believe God over anyone and everything. As I navigate life and my responses to it—my forever Helper will continue to empower me to run the race set before me; move the mountain in front of me; stay steadfast on the straight and narrow; endure the fire, rain and wilderness; and have life, MORE abundantly. That’s just the God I serve and it’s the God I know. From generation to generation. 

Glory to God, thank you for your faithfulness.

love and light,

JCB