On
Friday I received some news that I saw, at the onset, as being ‘glass half
empty.’ It was life-altering for others that I know. But, then my whole
position in thinking shifted, and I began to see the glass as being half full.
I said a prayer and this sparked a brief conversation that with a co-worker.
It’s
true, life can and will throw you some curve balls. There will be things that
you never anticipated nor could you have ever imagined happening, but life is
so good, in that, it never stops there. This is when and where endurance,
patience and being longsuffering comes into play. If you do not have these
tools, it is in moments like these that you will learn what they truly mean. I
have read the Bible a lot, and in times like this something that I have read in
the past will come back to me. Here’s what came to mind today as I was sitting
in meditation:
Ecclesiastes
9:11 which in part says, “The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and
the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle.”
For
me, that meant that sometimes things that appear to be “bad” do happen and will
happen to what some would consider by their own definition to be “good” people.
My point is not to argue who’s good and who is not, but more so the argument I
have is in the direction of the occurrence (or “bad” thing as we deem it to be)
and then our response to it. My initial thought was set on this being a ‘glass
half empty’ and a horrible thing. I could see how it came as a shock and
disturbance, but I know that our reason and purpose for being is always in
motion if we will submit and surrender to it. I know that what happened may not
have been good, but it was for my good. So, as soon as I re-focused, I was able
to see more clearly how purpose was at play in this occurrence. And, no sooner
than my focus changed, this is what came to mind:
Romans
8:28 which is part says, “God causes everything to work together according to
his purpose for them who love him.”
How
amazing is that!?!! So, I know that God, himself, doesn’t make every decision,
but when things happen, He still uses what’s presented to work for our good!
Every outcome can and will work for our good! It goes back to the surrendering
piece I shared with you in the post, “Time To Surrender.” So, in knowing this,
I can speak in confidence and in faith about any matter. So, when I lined up my
focus in the right direction, I was able to see and hear more clearly. An
overwhelming thought came to mind and I shared it with the right person at the
right time, and it sparked something in her that gave light to more great ideas
and positive thoughts. It was a source of encouragement and made a huge impact.
Looking forward to the big picture, I can see how things will begin to change
which will breed greater purpose and amazing opportunities in the lives of many
others for years to come. My focus being shifted led me to reach out and share
a thought that was something small and purposefully intentional. I am thankful
that I didn’t allow the harshness of the circumstances to take over and rule
the way I responded to the situation. Instead, wisdom helped me to pause and
see things clearly. I have every confidence that I don’t have to worry because
everything is going to work out…and it will be good! SO BE IT!!!
Check out this song by recording artist, Travis Greene. It's so fitting for this post. The song is entitled, "He's Intentional". I hope you enjoy the song courtesy of YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3f0ellNv8
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