JUNE 8TH NEWSLETTER
Last week I overheard a conversation at work that made me freak out a bit. Before I found out I was having a baby, I learned about some promotion opportunities that I began considering. I like what I do but I feel like I can be pushed a little more so I was so very excited! Now being pregnant, I saw this as a way to come back part -time postpartum since this new position would allow it. As my work day was wrapping up, I heard that two other fine individuals were also considering that same opportunity. I was a little discouraged because what I thought was mine was really up in the air for everyone else to grab ahold of. My faith was shaken up a bit on the car ride home.
I got home and began to write in my journal and the Lord grabbed ahold of me and reminded me of a prayer that I had been praying since I was a little girl up until now.
"Lord, make ways for me to be able to make a living while being a stay at home mom when the time comes. I want to be home with our children and take care of our home."
When He brought this to my remembrance I asked myself why I was even surprised that this door at work was closing? It isn’t my desire to be promoted. It IS my desire to walk in the calling that the Lord has given me. We can’t just keep praying prayers for fun, when we pray, we MUST pray believing that the Lord can and will actually do what we are asking. Especially if He has given you peace about what you are believing for!
Mark 11:24 says,
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
We have to stop trying to secure our future and just trust that the Lord knows where we are going! I was praying for a beautiful desire to be met, but my actions were showing that I don’t actually think it’ll happen.
How many times have you done this?
When we try to secure and control we end up settling for less than what the Lord has for us. We often choose the easier option, the option that makes the most sense. For me that looks like securing a part-time job when God is calling me to do something completely out the box. Stop being so afraid, everything you need will be provided for on the way to the intended destination.
Philippians 4:19 says,
"And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
Don’t let what your eyes see determine the validity of the power of God! Just trust Him because He can and will perform what you are asking. The only requirement is unwavering faith!
My beautiful friend came over to visit me when I was fighting morning sickness, or should I say all day sickness, last week. I rambled on about all the fears and unknowns about jobs, blogging, how will I make money, etc. Blah, blah, blah…
She said something so simple but yet so profound.
She said, “You prayed for a husband and God gave it. You prayed for a baby and God gave it, quickly! The prayer to be a stay at home mom is just next in line.”
SO GOOD!
Just look back over your life and see how every single need and desire has been met. Big or small. Whatever you are believing for in this season is NO different!
Now, will I have to revisit this week’s newsletter from time to time during these 9 months? You bet I will. Faith is a DAILY decision. So, give yourself grace when you find yourself needing to revisit an altar of faith. We all have to! God will do the very thing you are asking! Nothing is too hard for Him.
I have attached a sermon that my husband and I watched last week on a day that I needed to remember the word of the Lord. I hope this blesses you this week!
Praying for you!