Called and Chosen (Part 1)

It is tough sometimes to remember that you are not in control of your life. There are times in my life that I feel like I have no where to turn. I feel lonely and like no one even cares for me. Those are real feelings that we often feel when tramatic events happen in our lives. We often times feel vulernable and scared.

Sometimes my mind begins to wonder in the direction of feeling angry or sorry for myself because of the things I have gone through. I feel helpless and insecure of my life. I wonder when will this promise come to pass. Why does this person keep hurting me? Why am I at this place in my life? Did I do something wrong?

I have to keep reminding myself that God is in control. I have to remember that my life is not my own. It is easier said then done. We can say "Lord I surrender... I trust you....do your will". But when everything seems to be going "wrong" we want to take the control back. We start walking back to the place that God already delivered us from.

It takes a strong faith to let go of your dreams, your life, your plans and your perception and trust in God. It takes an awakened spirit to step out of yourself and embrace God's truth.

To let myself feel self pity and anger would just put me back into captivity. I have to let go and trust that God knows what is best for me. In a twinkle of an eye everything in my life can change. God doesn't need my input. He needs my heart. He needs my mind to be reconciled back unto Him so He can mold me and move me in the direction of His plan.

You see I am called. I have been designed and created to fulfill a specific plan. God knew everything that would occur in my life and prepared me to endure it and overcome it. I am not a victim to what has happen to me. God was not taken by surprise. God equipped me and prepared me for this journey.

My success is ordained. My path has been set. I can not fail. Everthing shall come to pass by the grace of God. I have to remember these things when in the face of adversity. I can't sit back and feel sorry for myself. I must trust in the Lord. I must meditate on His goodness and remember that I am not of this world. I am in the midst of the storm but so is the Lord. He is within me so He is always with me and I am never alone. When my flesh is weak His strength...His spirit...His word....His promise is made perfect. His promise is manifested when I surrender my will for His.

ALL GLORY BE TO GOD.