by I’ve been really reflective these past few months. I have HISTORY with the Creator. I mean literally history that I didn’t even know I had or how it would shape my life. As far back as I can remember, each stage of my life, God has had His mighty hand working in my life. I am forever grateful and in awe of His handiwork.
His handiwork has brought me through some Red Sea situations. I didn’t know they were Red Sea experiences but they were…surrounded by trouble on all sides..at least that’s how I see it. Even now I feel like I’m dealing with many red seas in my life: personal/health, family, financial and spiritually. I’m not being dramatic (well maybe a little) but life can be challenging at times to say the least. What’s amazing is that sometimes I have to stop and think, Wow!! I’m not stressed like I would have been BC (before Christ in my life). I’m actually experiencing Jehovah Shalom in my life on a daily, that is such a tremendous blessing to ME!!
I know the Red Sea experiences are teaching me life long lessons that are drawing me closer to God, changing my heart and mind, increasing my spiritual maturity and faith. When facing my Red Sea experiences, trouble all around me, God is saying that’s the prime time to look UP…look to Him. Look to the only One who has the answers and sometimes that answer has been to “be still.” Sometimes that answer is just trust me. Sometimes that answer is I’ll provide. Sometimes that answer is just be obedient and stop trying to figure me out…just MOVE…follow directions Carmen! Sometimes that answer is just study my Word for your growth and encouragement. Sometimes that answer is just spend time with ME.
Whatever the answer is I can’t get to it by looking at the situations. I MUST keep my eyes lifted UP!! I want my heart’s desire to match the words to some of my favorite songs: All is well with my soul, just say YES, and Lord, help me to see me as you see me. I’m more than my current situations.
My Pastor gave me some wise words, “deal with one Red Sea at a time.” So I’m going to let my Savior deal with the red seas in my life and let Him make and mold me in the process. God knows exactly what Red Sea to fix first…so I’m placing it ALL at His feet..TAKE IT JESUS!!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS…..GIVE YOUR RED SEAS TO GOD, HE’S MORE THAN CAPABLE OF HANDLING THEM!!
Amen Sista!