Have you ever been doing something and been brought to an immediate halt?
The other day, I was preparing to leave home. I was going from room to room, gathering all of my stuff that I needed for the day. As I quickly turned the corner to leave my bedroom, I was abruptly yanked back. I thought to myself, “What in the world?” It startled me at first but then I looked to see what happened. My sweater got caught on the door latchet. I have this green and cream striped hooded sweater that has three buttons on each side at the hip, and one of those buttons got caught. I must’ve turned the corner too close – obviously so!
Several things simultaneously went through my mind:
Regarding that last question to myself…whatever I was doing next went far to the wayside. It totally put my thought process to a halt so that I could see the status of my current situation. I had to take a step back and evaluate my surroundings, come to a conclusion and make my next move. Well, thankfully, I was sensitive enough to stop and investigate what was going on before it ripped the button off - I really admire that sweater and was thankful that it didn’t happen! If it did – it wouldn’t have been the end of the world.
God does the same to us in the spiritual realm.
Ever been going along with life and then something abrupt happened?
Lose a job, have an abrupt end to a relationship,
or any other quick change in life – not initiated by yourself?
The other day, I was preparing to leave home. I was going from room to room, gathering all of my stuff that I needed for the day. As I quickly turned the corner to leave my bedroom, I was abruptly yanked back. I thought to myself, “What in the world?” It startled me at first but then I looked to see what happened. My sweater got caught on the door latchet. I have this green and cream striped hooded sweater that has three buttons on each side at the hip, and one of those buttons got caught. I must’ve turned the corner too close – obviously so!
Several things simultaneously went through my mind:
- What in the world just happened?
- Did my sweater rip?
- Do I need to change?
- What was I doing next?
Regarding that last question to myself…whatever I was doing next went far to the wayside. It totally put my thought process to a halt so that I could see the status of my current situation. I had to take a step back and evaluate my surroundings, come to a conclusion and make my next move. Well, thankfully, I was sensitive enough to stop and investigate what was going on before it ripped the button off - I really admire that sweater and was thankful that it didn’t happen! If it did – it wouldn’t have been the end of the world.
God does the same to us in the spiritual realm.
Ever been going along with life and then something abrupt happened?
Lose a job, have an abrupt end to a relationship,
or any other quick change in life – not initiated by yourself?
These are quick ways of God in His infinite knowledge, presence and power, setting us on a different course in a situation. As I went throughout my day, I thought about the button of my sweater putting my body and course to a halt. Although it didn’t take long for me to go about my way, there can be times that the halt we experience are very painful. We then have to go through the steps that I went through with my sweater and door.
We have to stop what we were doing, and ask God:
We have a Heavenly Father that knows our life plan. Jeremiah 29:11 expresses this:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Leaning on, trusting and believing in His Word, brings our yanks in life into perspective. Often times, we can have a negative response to these times. Our hearts and time are often invested and it doesn’t appear to be going “The way WE wanted it to go.”
Let’s go back to my sweater situation. I was relieved that it was still intact – but what if it wasn’t? What if it tore the button off, or ripped a hole in it? What would my attitude have been? I was ready to leave home and would have had to change, possibly be late and on and on. What would my countenance have been…..then?
God knows what is best for us. When he does give us those abrupt yanks in life, we have to stop, evaluate the situation, come to a conclusion and make our next move. To translate that to a kingdom perspective would be the remainder of the scripture referenced earlier:
Then shall ye call upon me and ye shall go and pray unto me,
and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me,
when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:12-13
If you have been yanked in an aspect of your life, have good cheer! God has taken you and set you on the right course. It may hurt or be difficult, but is an opportunity for you to increase in faith and trust in the Lord. He loves you and wants the best for you! As I was when I realized that my sweater was intact, relief will come in your situation as well!
We come to a close with another helpful scripture that will help with having a Kingdom Perspective:
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the Lord. Psalms 27:14
Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge you in your greatness for all that you have done for us. Although those things sometimes go against what we think or feel is right, help us to get into the mindset that you have ultimate knowledge, power and presence.
We repent right now for any contrary thoughts or actions and accept your perfect will for our lives. We yield unto you and focus on receiving your healing, protection and guidance. We reverence you in all things and rejoice for being set on the right path. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray - Amen
We have to stop what we were doing, and ask God:
- Lord what is happening? Why is this happening to me…now?
- Will you help me get past this?
- What changes do I need to make in my life?
- Where do I go from here?
We have a Heavenly Father that knows our life plan. Jeremiah 29:11 expresses this:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Leaning on, trusting and believing in His Word, brings our yanks in life into perspective. Often times, we can have a negative response to these times. Our hearts and time are often invested and it doesn’t appear to be going “The way WE wanted it to go.”
Let’s go back to my sweater situation. I was relieved that it was still intact – but what if it wasn’t? What if it tore the button off, or ripped a hole in it? What would my attitude have been? I was ready to leave home and would have had to change, possibly be late and on and on. What would my countenance have been…..then?
God knows what is best for us. When he does give us those abrupt yanks in life, we have to stop, evaluate the situation, come to a conclusion and make our next move. To translate that to a kingdom perspective would be the remainder of the scripture referenced earlier:
Then shall ye call upon me and ye shall go and pray unto me,
and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me,
when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:12-13
If you have been yanked in an aspect of your life, have good cheer! God has taken you and set you on the right course. It may hurt or be difficult, but is an opportunity for you to increase in faith and trust in the Lord. He loves you and wants the best for you! As I was when I realized that my sweater was intact, relief will come in your situation as well!
We come to a close with another helpful scripture that will help with having a Kingdom Perspective:
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the Lord. Psalms 27:14
Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge you in your greatness for all that you have done for us. Although those things sometimes go against what we think or feel is right, help us to get into the mindset that you have ultimate knowledge, power and presence.
We repent right now for any contrary thoughts or actions and accept your perfect will for our lives. We yield unto you and focus on receiving your healing, protection and guidance. We reverence you in all things and rejoice for being set on the right path. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray - Amen
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