“Being a Christan is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God's will.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer

I was just reminded today by a dear sweet friend who said that, " life is a prayer." Meaning that no matter what we do, or where God has us, we are in need of the constant communication that we have with Jesus in order to continue pursuing and walking down the path He has set before our feet. Often, I feel that it is difficult to remain where He has placed my feet, that there is a deep stirring and a restlessness in my soul, anxiously anticipating His next move, the next part of His plan. All the while knowing that He is in the middle of preparing my heart for that something... But the wait is excruciating. Even the active waiting. Not the kind where you say, " God, if you would just do this, then I'll do that." But the kind where you say," Lord I'm trusting, and so I'm moving, and since I'm moving I'm believing that you will guide me." As we all know, it's a lot less challenging to steer a moving vehicle than one that is idling.
Some people feel that it is easier to wait on the sidelines of life, living cautiously, timidly and in the safety zone...Its just that if that is you, you will never do anything great with Jesus if you don't allow Him to move your feet off of the sidelines and into the game... And he won't use you if you are a bench warmer. You have to be prepared to be put in the game. Today I was really reminded of this, and it is simple, but much needed... I was reminded to ask Jesus, " What are You trying to teach me through this?" I don't know about you, but my life has been pretty topsy-turvy lately, and I honestly can't seem to get my feet back under me, no matter how hard I try. But I realized today that I was forgetting to ask Jesus what He was trying to show me and teach me, simply because I was getting caught up in just surviving each day. We weren't made to just survive. We were made for GLORY. God's glory. And I just forgot for a second... It makes me so very thankful for good, godly friends who can gently remind me of the simple and profound things in life...
It reminded me to be courageously living, moving and breathing. Knowing that each day has it's purpose and that God has a plan, if I'll just trust in Him for the courage to receive what He has to share...
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She is clothed with strength and dignity;

    she can laugh at the days to come.

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She speaks with wisdom,

    and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31: 25-26