Ever since moving to Calgary, never has life been so murky for both my husband and me. Derek and I both have desires in our hearts that we believe are God planted. But we both feel now isn't the time to execute those desires for a number of reasons. God hasn't showed us or opened doors to go forward with these desires just yet. We believe we are in a time of "holding". This is a very tough time I must say. When you have all these dreams,and ideas in your head, but you don't have the "fire in the belly" to execute them all. I believe that "fire" is Heaven breathed. Does this sound all to spiritual. I believe that God gives us desires and dreams not to tease or taunt us. So we may have the dreams that are God given but timing is everything. I don't want to step out without God's annointing. But at the same time I don't want to MISS out because of well... fear. SO how do we know when it's our time? Isn't that a million dollar question? How I'm going about this very thing is making sure I have peace. Right now there is an opportunity for me. It is the very thing that is basically what I love doing. But I don't feel peace at the moment. So I'm doing a lot of soul searching,as to why I don't have peace. This makes me turn to the Word, and and I'm searching as to what is God saying to me. I find that I'm my own worst enemy a lot. I can create my own war to rage inside of me. As I'm trying to force the peace. But along this journey what is inside my heart is revealed. I have an amazing husband that willingly and lovingly becomes my sound board, and because he is a great and patient listener it enables me to get out what I need. However my husband doesn't stop there as he always gives me wise council. I couldn't be more thankful for a more amazing husband.
I want to share this blog from Christine Caine with you as it truly answered some of my questions and helped bring me closer to the peace that I need.
If You're Waiting for a Sign, THIS IS IT
I think I could have just posted this sign today as the blog and simply left it at that.
I don’t know what it is you are waiting for but I have a feeling that for some of you today is the day to simply step out and do it.
We often miss our moment because we are waiting for the perfect moment.
The moment the planets will align.
The moment every “I” is dotted and every “T” is crossed.
The moment we have 3 more confirmations to back up the 10 we already have.
The moment everyone approves.
The moment all the money comes through.
The moment everyone is on board.
The moment when we are qualified enough.
The moment when we are experienced enough.
The moment we are connected enough.
The moment we have prayed enough.
The moment we have fasted enough.
We are not sure when that moment is but it is always in some future time.
It is always not quite now.
Not yet.
The moment when we, who are not yet enough and don’t have enough, will somehow be enough, do enough, and have enough.
Let me be clear – we will never be enough.
We will never be...
Smart enough
Talented enough
Resourced enough
Perfect enough
Connected enough
Knowledgeable enough
We are not meant to be.
That is why we serve the God that is MORE THAN ENOUGH – El Shaddai
Let's not be like Pharoah when Moses asked him; "I leave to you the honor of setting the time for me to pray for you and your officials and your people that you and your houses may be rid of the frogs, except for those that remain in the Nile"(Exodus 8:9).
Instead of answering “RIGHT NOW, THIS MINUTE, TODAY" he answered, "TOMORROW"(Exodus 8:10).
Why would that man want to spend one more night with those frogs?
What are you putting off until the tomorrow that never comes because you simply will not step out today?
Do it
Make that call
Try out for that team
Apologize
Volunteer
Give
Enroll in that course
Say yes to that friendship
Cut off those negative voices
Confront that person
Deal with that addiction
Be honest
Now is the time!
We often miss our moment because we are waiting for the perfect moment.
The moment the planets will align.
The moment every “I” is dotted and every “T” is crossed.
The moment we have 3 more confirmations to back up the 10 we already have.
The moment everyone approves.
The moment all the money comes through.
The moment everyone is on board.
The moment when we are qualified enough.
The moment when we are experienced enough.
The moment we are connected enough.
The moment we have prayed enough.
The moment we have fasted enough.
We are not sure when that moment is but it is always in some future time.
It is always not quite now.
Not yet.
The moment when we, who are not yet enough and don’t have enough, will somehow be enough, do enough, and have enough.
Let me be clear – we will never be enough.
We will never be...
Smart enough
Talented enough
Resourced enough
Perfect enough
Connected enough
Knowledgeable enough
We are not meant to be.
That is why we serve the God that is MORE THAN ENOUGH – El Shaddai
Let's not be like Pharoah when Moses asked him; "I leave to you the honor of setting the time for me to pray for you and your officials and your people that you and your houses may be rid of the frogs, except for those that remain in the Nile"(Exodus 8:9).
Instead of answering “RIGHT NOW, THIS MINUTE, TODAY" he answered, "TOMORROW"(Exodus 8:10).
Why would that man want to spend one more night with those frogs?
What are you putting off until the tomorrow that never comes because you simply will not step out today?
Do it
Make that call
Try out for that team
Apologize
Volunteer
Give
Enroll in that course
Say yes to that friendship
Cut off those negative voices
Confront that person
Deal with that addiction
Be honest
Now is the time!
1 comment:
I relate to this, Tammy. It is a frustrating place, but also a wonderful place of soil preparation. A wise friend counselled me during this season of my life. They said; in this time, ask God what He's forming in you and just cooperate, that way when He says "GO", you can hit the ground running, rather than not being ready. The time to get ready is now.
And in the meantime, where ever you serve, however you love and show a world - your world- in need is more significant than you'll ever know. Small things are never small to God.
I believe in you. Hang in there friend!
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