As promised yesterday (even though I'm writing this Tuesday!), I'm going to take a quick look at what happened last weekend at church that was so much of a breakthrough for me.
It came during a time where I've been blatantly admitting that I've been struggling at times to deal with this crush I've got on someone I know, or want to know at church.
As you can imagine then, it gave me not only a better perspective, but also a much healthier outlook moving forward...
Navigating the Lag
First up was Ps. Glyn Barrett's message on how to navigate the lag between the time we've sown and the time we see the results in our lives. For some it can be reason enough to make them give up whilst they are waiting, when they could very well be right around the corner from their breakthrough.
Knowing what I know about my future after the events of the last few months, I've been struggling at times with understanding how to take the proverbial strain whilst events play out however they must in order for what I've seen to actually come to life and come to pass.
I mean, how would you feel if you knew something was coming, something good but it seemed to be taking its sweet time on arriving? You'd be upset, annoyed, impatient, wouldn't you?
I've been through all three phases of that, which is why I've incorporated my broadcast to link it with what I am going through at the moment, so that you can all see that I'm not going to stop, I'm not going to give up until I see it come to pass!
Generosity is the Key
Next up was the evening service and Ps. Paul Garner's message further unpacking what it means to have a generous faith.
Both of these messages really spoke to me, the first one because I'm currently in-between seeing a promise with my eyes of faith and seeing it fulfilled in real life.
This has caused hell for me as I think I've got across, which is why I'm taking so seriously this act of having a crush on someone because I know why God has allowed it now and it should scare me, it should intimidate me... but it doesn't!
Why?
What did I say in last week's broadcast? God is more than enough for me!
The evening's message inspired me so because what Paul was saying actually encouraged me to actually start looking out for people to offer encouragement to. In fact, like Ps. Paul Reid said last week, I should be thinking of something nice to say if I haven't got anything nice to say!
In the meantime, I keep my eyes focused on Him and on His timings so that I know when to act, when to speak and when to refrain.
I have to admit that whilst I was talking to my friend Matt on Sunday night, I kept seeing my crush close by, which was distracting me to the point that I think even he noticed... oops! :-(
Yes, some might argue that I shouldn't be speaking so openly on here about my crush but, as if I haven't said it enough already, this is my blog you're on, so whilst you're on my turf, you'll hear what I'm saying, lol!
Anyways, I'm giving you enough clues when I talk about it by actually putting it in the title (ED - except in this case, bro'!), so that can always be your cue not to read it!
Final Thought
So, in closing, having had more specific instructions from God to hold the course, to see this thing through, I will once again admit that I want to pull away from all that I've just plugged into recently at church and run away...
But one question... just what will that solve?
I have to be the bigger man here, take the strain in this and see where it goes!
Peace out!
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