Hello Hatters,
It’s important to listen to the prompts of the Holy Spirit. I know this only because I’ve ignored them in the past and regretted it so much. I’ve been prideful and stubborn much of my life. (Confession is good for the heart, right?)
But recently, I recognized the voice to take action.
I was at my favorite taco hut, and I knew that I needed to call my sister. Before I could reach for the phone, she called me. We talked about concerns of the day and came away encouraged and joyful that we’re stronger together in the Lord. Our God blessed the time with prayer and release. Why? Because together, we are reminded to trust in the Lord’s timing.
That trust was a long time building for me. Many times of waiting and periods of longing had to be experienced. My self-reliance had to soften. The only path to peace is trusting in God’s purpose and to remember it’s all to His glory.
Note to self. It’s not about me. What?!?
Now, I’m able to recall scripture that reminds me to relax about troubling situations because I know His Will will be accomplished. The result is that I am more secure in today and tomorrow. I know He has plans for me, and He has plans for you, too.
Anyway, regarding the phone call with my sister: who had the prompting? I know I did. She probably did, too. She was just quicker on the speed dial. As we shared our lives and our prayers, there was a shift that recentered our attention. God is for us.
I’ve become intrigued by the word “yet.” There are many uses of the word, but I like the one found in the Bible, the book of Habakkuk, chapter 3, there’s a long list of woes, troubles, wars, and hardships. Habakkuk cries out to God about the struggles and eventually, his focus changes.
“…yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength…”
Habakkuk 3:18-19 ESV
By using the small but mighty word “yet”, Habakkuk yielded his questions to a trust in our steadfast God. In the midst of our troubles, we can also say, “… yet, I will trust in God and rejoice.” It is a choice to land on trust. We experience comfort and center ourselves in the Hope of our salvation. “Yet” ushers in a brightness because it’s not over until God says it’s over. He’s always working and we need to remind each other to stand firm.
Thankfully, there are opportunities everyday to encourage others, especially when we have the special prompting from the Holy Spirit.
Who are you supposed to check on today?
MT Penny
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